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I was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and I have been licensed to practice since 2015. Throughout my legal career, I have had extensive experience in resolving a range of legal disputes in a variety of practice areas, including commerical/business, leases and real estate transactions, general civil disputes, landlord and tenant disputes, personal injury, insurance defense, and estate and probate.. Additionally, through my time working with corporate clients, I have obatined invaluable experience in drafting and negotiating contract documents for business to business transactions, construction contracts, commercial and residential lease(s), operating agreements, and general commercial contracts for goods and/or services.

Edwin L. Hightower, JD, MBA, is a Louisiana attorney who has been practicing law for more than 15 years.  He earned his undergraduate degree, concentrating in Economics, from the United States Military Academy, at West Point, New York, his law degree from Tulane Law School, and his MBA graduate degree from the Louisiana State University School of Business, and is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Texas.  Ed works with closely-held companies, business owners, entrepreneurs, and their insurers in protecting their legal interests in court and contract negotiations.  He has defended numerous professionals, including law enforcement officers, architects, engineers, real estate agents, and appraisers in claims of professional liability.. Ed is married to a veterinarian, owns six dogs and in recent years has become active in the areas related to animal law issues.  He teaches CLE classes on the drafting and development of animal trusts pursuant to the requirements of state law.  Additionally, he represents the interests of a California Trust involved in the litigation of the possession, ownership and compensation for services related to a line of champion-quality show dogs.  Further, he provides assistance to veterinarians confronted with legal issues of employment and business operations.  Ed is an assistant editor to the American Veterinary Medical Law Association (“AVMLA”) newsletter and started the Louisiana Business Law Blog (), which discusses matters relevant to Louisiana businesses, including veterinary medicine.. Earlier this year, Ed started his own law firm, Hightower. Commercial Law Center, LLC, located in the Baton Rouge area.  He can be reached at telephone number or e-mail

Experienced Contract attorney serving clients in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.