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Over A Century’s Worth Of Legal Excellence

You need trusted representation. At Hymel Davis & Petersen, we create time-tested, experience-based strategies for complex civil and criminal  litigation. Contact our office today.

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Experienced Litigators Advocating In Complex Civil and Criminal Matters

Founded by former federal prosecutors with over 100 years of combined legal experience, Hymel Davis & Petersen serves litigation clients in Louisiana and throughout the nation.

We leverage this experience and proven ability to achieve the best possible results for our clients, protecting their rights and their futures in many types of legal matters.

Complex Civil Litigation Lawyers and Criminal Defense

With three former federal prosecutors, the AV® Preeminent-rated* law firm of Hymel Davis & Petersen offers the experience, loyalty, and determination that clients need when seeking legal representation. With attorneys licensed to practice in Louisiana, Georgia, California, and Texas, our firm serves civil litigation and criminal defense clients in Louisiana and throughout the nation.

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Experienced, Effective, and Efficient Lawyers Complex Civil Litigation ∙ Criminal Defense ∙ Insurance Claims

The lawyers of Hymel Davis & Petersen are experienced trial attorneys who are able to meet the challenges of even the most complex civil litigation and criminal defense cases. We have successfully litigated thousands of cases involving a wide range of civil and criminal matters.

  • Complex civil litigation : We represent clients — individuals and corporate entities — in a wide range of civil litigation, including business disputes, trust and estate administration, breach of contract, unfair trade practices, business fraud, tax fraud, and false claims/qui-tam (whistleblower) matters.
  • Insurance claims : Our extensive trial experience and abilities to pursue complex litigation allows our attorneys to be very effective in representing clients with claims against insurance companies, including personal injury claims. We handle insurance claims arising from insurance coverage disputes, automobile accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice.
  • Criminal defense : Our lawyers defend clients in federal and state criminal matters, including white collar crimes, business fraud, healthcare fraud, program fraud, and environmental crimes. Our representation runs the gamut from investigations to grand jury matters, to internal investigations, to trials, sentencing, and appeals.
  • Appeals : Our appellate attorneys offer experienced legal counsel in state and federal civil, business litigation, and criminal appeals throughout Louisiana and the nation.
Martindale Hubbell | AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence 2023
The National Top 100 | Traial Lawyers
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Louisiana Association for Justice Member
rated by Super LawyersMichael Reese Davis | SuperLawyers.com

To schedule your free initial consultation with one of our attorneys, contact our law firm.