Top Malpractice Lawyers Near Me in Baton Rouge Area

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.

Our office has operated on Justice Avenue since June 1, 1993. It's a far piece from being an old farm boy from North Louisiana, but it's what I've wanted to do since the Seventh Grade. As a lawyer, I have been representing victims of accidents since 1989. Initially as a law clerk and then as a lawyer, I had the great opportunity to work for one of the most prestigious personal injury attorneys in the state.  I worked there almost exclusively in the fields of medical negligence and maritime accidents.  In 1991, I left for greener pastures to what was at the time the largest personal injury firm in the state.  Not only was my experience in handling cases involving offshore accidents greatly expanded, but I learned how to represent the automobile accident victim. From there, I helped form a partneship which handled only personal injury and wrongful death cases.If it involves an injury from an accident, I've probably handled something similar - whether it's a minor fender bender or a death on the high seas. From those humble beginnings, I now represent people the way I have always wanted to - on a personal level. It starts at the foundation of the relationship - the contract for services.  Most attorneys charge 33%, others 36%, and a well-known advertising irm charges a 40% fee, if they settle your case without filing a lawsuit.  Their fee is much higher if a lawsuit is necessary. This directly affects how much money you will receive for your injury. The lesser the attorney's fee means more money you will put in your pocket, and that's not just a guarantee - it's in your contract.

Heather Duplantis practices in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance and reinsurance, focusing primarily in insurance coverage litigation and defense of professionals.  She is a litigator with over 10 years of experience, and devotes much of her practice to representing insurance agents and brokers, attorneys, home inspectors, architects, and other professionals in a wide variety of errors and omissions claims in both state and federal court. Ms. Duplantis also has significant experience litigating complex business and commercial disputes. She began her legal career in Austin, Texas, where she worked as a litigator for five years, first as an associate at Vinson & Elkins, LLP and then as a partner at Reeves & Brightwell LLP, before returning home to her native Louisiana and joining Phelps Dunbar’s Baton Rouge’s office in 2006.

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

Daniel "Danny" R. Atkinson, Jr. is an attorney who represents clients in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. Daniel Atkinson, Jr. is recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2013, 2015 - 2016. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Danny chose to pursue a career in law after obtaining a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1983. He attended Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center and graduated in 1987. Daniel Atkinson, Jr. passed the bar exam and was admitted to legal practice in 1987. He has tried over 100 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials since that time.. He represents clients with Construction Litigation: Business issues in Louisiana. He also represents clients with Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Consumer, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff and Civil Litigation: Plaintiff and Defendant issues.. He has had an AV -preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell for over 20 years and was selected to Super Lawyers which is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Super Lawyers, Daniel Atkinson, Jr. has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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