Experienced Representation for Individuals & Businesses
The law office of Hymel Davis & Petersen – Attorneys and Counselors at Law was founded by three veteran federal prosecutors with extensive trial experience, to provide effective, resourceful and informed legal defense and counsel for clients throughout Louisiana and the nation.
With nearly 100 years of combined legal experience, the founders organized a boutique law firm, which is focused on complex civil and criminal litigation, representing the legal needs of individuals, businesses, and organizations.
A Highly Capable Legal Team
Our legal team is made up of attorneys with significant experience in civil and criminal litigation. Members of our legal team have held highly respected posts and worked in senior positions representing a wide range of backgrounds, such as:
- U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana
- Senior Litigation Counsel of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Louisiana
- Director, Criminal Division of Louisiana Department of Justice
- Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Louisiana Department of Justice
- Judge, 19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish
Our lawyers are focused on putting the benefits of our experience to work for clients in complex civil and criminal matters including federal criminal defense, business litigation, personal injury, and wrongful death. At the Baton Rouge office of Hymel Davis & Petersen, we represent clients locally, statewide and nationally through direct contact and through attorney referrals.
Put Our Experience and Resources to Work
Contact the law office of Hymel Davis & Petersen – Attorneys and Counselors at Law to schedule a free initial consultation with an attorney to discuss your civil or criminal law matter.


