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With more than 4 decades of legal experience, Amos H. Davis is a results-oriented litigator and trial lawyer who delivers exemplary court, jury, and mediation results.. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Amos H. Davis regularly represents clients and tries court cases for injured parties throughout the State of Louisiana. The seasoned attorney specializes in serious and catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths, including automobile, 18-wheeler and other trucks, oilfield, nursing home, and motorcycle-related accidents.. Davis graduated from the University of Virginia with honors in 1974, and then graduated from the Loyola University School of Law in 1978. After law school, he joined the prominent law firm of Voorhies & Labbé in Lafayette, Louisiana, successfully handling civil jury trials and mediations throughout the State of Louisiana. One case that attracted nationwide attention is the infamous Lake Peigneur salt mine disaster, resulting in a global settlement of tens of millions of dollars.. Davis moved to Baton Rouge in 1988 and has solidified his reputation in Louisiana as a revered and successful trial attorney.

William W. Thies was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 23, 1974.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from Louisiana State University in 1996 and his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law School in 2001.  He was admitted to the Louisiana State Bar Association in May, 2002. For more information visit

William Robert (“Robby”) Gill, a 1990 graduate of the Southern University Law Center and a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Eastern and Middle District Circuit Courts of Louisiana and the United States Army Court of Military Review.  Gill has also been granted pro hac vice status to handle cases in Mississippi, Texas and California.. Gill served on active duty as a lawyer in the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG), achieving the rank of Captain.  He was a prosecutor at Fort Ord, California and a trial defense counsel at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.  He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and two Army Achievement Medals. His court martial trials included cases of attempted murder, drugs, rape, sexual assault, child molestation, conduct unbecoming, and assorted felonies.. As a military defense counsel, Gill eagerly took on many supposedly unwinnable cases.  Two of his most notable cases were United States v. Pettway and United States v. George, both very difficult rape cases.. After his honorable discharge, Gill practiced with Reagan, Manasseh & Boshea, one of the largest criminal defense firms in Louisiana with offices in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Oakland, California.  He was selected to attend Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  He then opened his own firm in Baton Rouge with James P. Manasseh, where he continues to practice criminal defense and personal injury law.. Gill enjoys putting his energy, experience, and skills to work in both civilian and military settings.  Among his more memorable trial cases are California v. Gipson (murder), State v. Kolb (sexual abuse), State v. McNeal (attempted murder), State v. Mire (felon in possession of illegal firearm), State v. Tyler (murder), and, most recently, State v. Hooks (murder).

Whether you are accused of a crime or if you've been the victim of an injury or abuse, I can help.   For over twenty years I have done so in a caring and effective manner.  Your best interest is my only goal.   My experience has brought me to all regions of Louisiana, but I primarily spend my time in the greater Baton Rouge area, including West Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, Livingston Parish and the Felicianas.

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Trevor Haynes practices in the area of business law, with a focus on real estate and banking and finance transactions. Mr. Haynes' experience includes industrial/economic development, tax increment financing, and public finance.. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, Mr. Haynes practiced primarily in the area of public finance with a prominent Louisiana firm.

Teresa L. HatfieldTeresa Lucia Fiore Hatfield was born in Westchester County, New York on May 27, 1980. She graduated Cum Laude from the Honors Program at Loyola University New Orleans with an undergraduate degree in English Literature and a minor in Spanish in 2002. Ms. Hatfield earned her Juris Doctorate degree and a Bachelor of Civil Law at Louisiana State University Law Center in 2005.. Throughout law school, Ms. Hatfield actively participated in clinical workshops, such as the Juvenile Representation Workshop, to obtain practical courtroom experience. Ms. Hatfield was also a finalist in the L.S.U Law School Criminal Flory Trials.. After passing the Louisiana State Bar, Ms. Hatfield began her legal career as an associate at Wray & Pierce, L.L.P., a law firm which focuses almost exclusively on construction litigation and providing legal services to the construction industry. At Wray & Pierce, L.L.P., Ms. Hatfield handled rigorous litigation cases, several from start to finish, and represented general contractors and subcontractors for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to: non-payment claims, delay claims, defect litigation, Public Bid Law disputes, and Private Works Act disputes, among other legal needs. Ms. Hatfield has experience in negotiating and litigating claims, whether such claims are heard in the courtroom, in mediation, or in arbitration.. In 2009 Ms. Hatfield served a term as the President of the Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys and has been an active member in the organization since 2005. She served as Vice President of the Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys for the 2007-2008 year, and Secretary for the 2006-2007 year. This January, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys, Ms. Hatfield attended the Louisiana State Bar Association leaders luncheon, which allowed Ms. Hatfield to converse with other local and specialty bar leaders, learn the challenges facing local bar associations, and to brainstorm regarding how to effectively overcome those challenges.. Ms. Hatfield occasionally provides pro-bono work for the Baton Rouge Bar Association Volunteer Committee, and participates in activities such as the Annual Food Drive, and Annual Easter Eggstravaganza.. In 2009, Teresa Hatfield chose to deliver affordable legal services to the greater Baton Rouge area and began a general practice. Ms. Hatfield also speaks fluent Spanish and is reaching out to offer legal services to the Hispanic community. Ms. Hatfield believes that excellent attorney client communication, careful legal research, a fresh, innovative perspective on current legal issues, accompanied by making legal representation affordable, will yield the most positive results for the client, and will increase the likelihood of repeat business and referrals. In most cases, fees are tailored to meet the needs of the individual client so that each client who truly wants quality representation can afford it. At the Hatfield Law Office, Teresa Hatfield will spend crucial time on your case and will perform all the work necessary to ensure you have affordable, superior, legal representation.

Taylor J. Crousillac practices in the area of labor and employment.

Tanner C. Woods relocated to the Baton Rouge area to join Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC in 2018. Raised on a cotton farm in a small town outside of Shreveport, Tanner learned the value of hard work early in life. Tanner attended Tulane University where he obtained his undergraduate degree on full scholarship. From there, Tanner made the decision to pursue a career in law. He received a scholarship to Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Following his admission to the practice of law, Tanner joined the firm Flowers & Long, LLP in Shreveport, LA where he developed a respectable criminal defense and family law practice. After the untimely passing of Tanner's mentor Peter R. Flowers, Tanner seized the opportunity to join the Manasseh & Gill team and move his practice to the Baton Rouge area.. Tanner has also worked as an intern for the Louisiana House of Representatives, an intern investigator for the Orleans Public Defenders' Office, a law clerk for Smith & Stag, LLC, and a law clerk for the Pro Bono Project New Orleans. Tanner is an Eagle Scout and enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time.. Tanner is a passionate advocate for individuals facing a wide plethora of problems. Whether it is a college student praying to graduate after a DWI, or a person facing jail time for a serious felony, Tanner devotes himself to providing a zealous defense by giving each case the individualized attention it deserves. Whether it is a custody dispute or dividing community property, Tanner truly cares about his clients and their concerns. Tanner will fight endlessly to ensure his clients interests' are protected.

Susie Furr practices in the area of labor and employment law.  Her concentration is in employment litigation, employment counseling, and business litigation.. Ms. Furr’s practice covers the wide array of issues that arise in the employment context.  She routinely counsels employers regarding compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, The Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, as well as state laws involving wages, non-competition, leave, discrimination and retaliation.  Ms. Furr also counsels employers in the preparation and review of employment contracts, severance agreements, and employee policies.    Ms. Furr represents clients in federal and state litigation, as well as in administrative proceedings before the EEOC.  She has defended lawsuits involving wages, retaliation, workplace harassment, and discrimination claims based on age, gender, disability, race, national origin, and religion.  She has also represented clients in litigation involving other forms of business disputes.  Her client representation has spanned many industries, including construction, public utilities, package and freight delivery, financial services, fueling, gaming, industrial equipment, insurance, real estate, retail, software/technology, educational institutions and governmental agencies.  Ms. Furr serves as the practice coordinator of the Baton Rouge employment law group.  She often speaks on behalf of management interests on employment related topics and frequently provides training to local and national clients on compliance issues under federal and state law.

Steven DeBosier was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, graduating from Catholic High School in 1985. He obtained his undergraduate degree and law degree from Louisiana State University. DeBosier spent the first few years of his legal career representing insurance companies where he learned, from the inside, how they operate. He joined the litigation team at Dudley DeBosier in March 2000. Now he prosecutes plaintiff's personal injury claims against those same insurance companies in courts all across the state of Louisiana, including state and federal courts. DeBosier focuses on personal injury claims and aggressively making insurance companies pay his clients the money they deserve. He is one of three partners at Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers.

Specializing in Information Technology Law, Government contracts, Federal acquisition strategies and general business law.   Admitted to practice 25 years. Experience in: Complex contracts, Information Technology Contracts, Corporate Law, Health Care law (both transactional and regulatory), Distribution Agreements, Government Contracting, Business Formation, International business law, Corporate International sales and related issues, Contracts, Education law, Administrative law, and Immigration law.

Siobhan Leger is a graduate of both Louisiana State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in English, and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, where she earned her Juris Doctor and herGraduate Diploma in Comparative Law. Siobhan graduated with honors for pro bono service and was admitted to practice in the State of Louisiana shortly thereafter.. After practicing in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, probate, and real estate law for several years with a boutique law firm in the Baton Rouge area, Siobhan Leger opened the Leger Law Group, LLC. As the managing attorney for the Leger Law Group, LLC, Siobhan now practices in all areas of civil law, but continues to focus her practice on wills & trusts, estates, real estate, medicaid qualification, and family law.. Siobhan serves her community as an active volunteer attorney with Wills for Heroes: an organization that provides no-cost estate planning legal services to veterans, members of law enforcement, and their families. Since 2011, she has served Baton Rouge residents in need of legal services as a volunteer attorney with Baton Rouge Bar Association's Pro Bono Panel and Thirst for Justice Initiative. She also serves on the board of the Women's Council of Greater Baton Rouge.In 2015, Siobhan was nominated to serve as a member of the Practice Assistance & Improvement Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Since receiving my law license in 2009, I have practiced criminal defense with the East Baton Rouge Parish Office of Public Defender as a misdemeanor and felony Assistant Public Defender. Throughout the course of my practice, have handled a multitude of criminal cases, including Second Degree Murder, Aggravated and Forcible Rape, Distribution Charges, and many more. Prior to working as an attorney with the Public Defender's Office, I had the opportunity to work with Hillar Moore, III as a legal assistant and with the law firm Moore, Walter, Thomas, Thompson, Papillion, and Cullens, LLC as a receptionist/"gopher". My experience with both helped me succeed in law school and prepared me for the actual practice of law. I received my law degree at Southern University Law Center in 2009 where I attended school while working full time. I received my Bachelors from Louisiana State University where I double majored in English Literature and Women's and Gender Studies. I attended high school at Lakeside High School in Lake Village, Arkansas.  Currently, I am now the Clinical Professor for Southern University Law Center's Criminal Clinic where I am able to use my experience from the Public Defender's Office to help third year law students trasition from the role of student to the hopeful role as a practicing attorney in the field of criminal defense.  Through the Criminal Clinic, I am able to provide representation to those indigent defendants that the Office of Public Defender is otherwise unable to represent.

Since 2009, Attorney Willie Stephens has been working and studying Louisiana law. He has worked with various state agencies to ensure that all Louisiana citizens have a voice and are being treated with dignity and respect.. He is now the Voice of Louisiana Accident Victims.

Serving all of Louisiana...I am more than an Attorney. I am a steadfast voice for those who may go unheard, an aggressive advocate for the greater good, a symbol of hope for the hopeless, a mentor, proof that all things are possible, because all people, regardless of status, education, or background should be afforded equal access to Justice. In the face of adversity, I will fight for your rights. Call today for a free consultation.

Ryan J. Chenevert joined Fletcher & Roy, L.L.C. as an attorney after clerking for the Honorable Judge Ralph Tureau in the 23rd Judicial District Court in Gonzales, Louisiana.. A native of Baton Rouge and a fan of all Louisiana sports, Ryan graduated from Parkview Baptist High School and earned his B.S. degree in accounting from Louisiana State University. After graduating Summa Cum Laude, Ryan received his J.D. from LSU's Paul M. Hebert School of Law.. Ryan's practice is made up exclusively of litigation, including personal injury, class actions, mass tort actions, and DWIs.. A graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy "NITA", Ryan thrives in the courtroom and is comfortable trying cases of all sizes and complexity. In law school, Ryan placed second in the nation for his advocacy skills.In addition, Ryan is a champion in and out of the courtroom. In 2012, he was named Cosmopolitan magazine's 'National Bachelor of the Year' and was regularly featured on the #1 morning news show in America - The Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda.When he's not in the courtroom, Ryan shows his love for Baton Rouge and Louisiana by participating in an array of charity events. Recently, Ryan participated in a "celebrity" dance competition-Dancing for a Cause. Just as Ryan does in the courtroom, he wooed the judges and won the entire competition!Ryan helps REAL people on REAL cases. Call 888-8000 to speak with him today.

Richard Matheny practices in the areas of tax, public utilities and electric power, energy, corporate and securities, and general business matters. He represents clients in mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, electric utilities and other businesses, representing both buyers and sellers.. Mr. Matheny served as an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force, is a certified public accountant (inactive) and was a tax accountant with the international accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney, a predecessor of Ernst & Young.

Renee is originally from Houston, Texas, grew up in Lafayette, La and has been a resident of Baton Rouge for the last 18 years. She is married and has two beautiful daughters.. Renee graduated from high school from St. Thomas More Catholic High School, Lafayette, La, in 1995. She received her bachelor’s degree in English from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Co, in 2000, and her Juris Doctorate and Diploma in Civil Law from LSU Law School in 2009. She is a member of the Federal Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, Baton Rouge Bar Association and Louisiana Association for Justice.

Rebecca Hinton practices in the area of business and finance. Ms. Hinton represents individuals and businesses in the areas of federal, state and local taxation; tax controversies; estate planning; numerous business matters; successions; and trusts.

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Randy Roussel practices in the area of business and finance. His general business practice is concentrated in the areas of real estate, banking, and commercial transactions. Mr. Roussel has represented Wampold Companies, Waffle House, Whitney National Bank, Carmouche Construction, and a variety of multifamily and commercial developers.. Mr. Roussel’s practice emphasizes mixed-use real estate development. He works on HUD 221(d)(4) and other multi-family financing programs.. Prior to joining Phelps Dunbar, he was a certified public accountant for Arthur Andersen & Company in New Orleans from 1978 to 1981. From 1986 to 1987, he was an associate at Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson in Baton Rouge and in 1987 he became partner at Bradford & Roussel in Baton Rouge which merged with Gary Field Landry & Bradford in 1991. Mr. Roussel joined Phelps Dunbar in 1995.

Ragan Richard practices in the area of business law. He focuses in the areas of business, agricultural and corporate law, real estate, finance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. Mr. Richard has represented both individuals, and companies and underwriters, and led legal teams in the acquisition, financing, development and sale of commercial, industrial, agricultural, office, restaurant, hotel, apartment and retail properties and businesses. His practice includes representation of banking and lending institutions in financing transactions, drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, and servitude agreements, acquiring and developing real estate and commercial business establishments, representing owners of large franchise chains, representing owners of multifamily apartment complexes, representing utilities, agriculture and marketing cooperatives and trade associations, drafting and enforcing subdivision and condominium restrictions for highly regulated developments, entity and joint venture formation, general counseling of both established and emerging businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and debt and equity financing and restructuring.  Mr. Richard serves as general counsel to many of his clients and assists them, with the help of other experienced Phelps Dunbar attorneys, in accomplishing their legal needs. He frequently serves as a guest lecturer on purchase agreements at the LSU law school. Mr. Richard also serves as the managing partner of the Baton Rouge office.

Personal Injury Attorney with offices in Baton Rouge and Marrero.. Our practice also handles collections for many local businesses to collect on past due accounts.  Our staff is adept at locating debtors and assets and maximizing your collections.. Estate planning is the process whereby we tailor your estate planning based on your needs and the information you provide.  In addition to creating your last will and testament, we cover all of your needs including powers of attorney, trusts, living wills and medical powers of attorney.