Overview of Attorneys Hymel Davis & Petersen

Hymel, Davis & Petersen, LLC, is dedicated to the practice of white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation.  Our clients include large and small companies, government agencies, partnerships, and individuals. 

We represent clients locally and regionally in federal and state courts, grand jury proceedings, arbitration/mediation, internal investigations, and administrative tribunals.  We are dedicated to providing zealous representation, while remaining committed to integrity, innovation, excellence, and efficiency.

Our legal team is comprised of accomplished trial attorneys with proven writing ability. Effectively combining oral and written skills allows our firm to provide effective representation in a wide array of civil and white-collar matters, from inception, through trial, to appeal.  We excel at simplifying complex business transactions in order to guide and counsel clients through civil and criminal concerns. 

Possessing extensive litigation insight and experience, our attorneys apply such talents to arrive at the optimal strategy.  Members of our legal team have worked in a variety of senior prosecutorial, defense, and civil litigation roles which include:

• U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana
• Senior Litigation Counsel of the Middle District of Louisiana
• Assistant U.S. Attorneys of the Middle District of Louisiana
• Assistant U.S. Attorney of the Central District of California (Los Angeles)
• Associate Independent Counsel (In re Mike Espy)
• Director, Criminal Division of Louisiana Department of Justice
• Director, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of Office of Louisiana Attorney General
• Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division, Office of Louisiana Attorney General
• Assistant District Attorneys, 19th Judicial District of Louisiana
• Judge,  19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana
• Judge, Baton Rouge City Court

This collective experience enables us to evaluate and assess cases and investigations, and arrive at a desired resolution, often times avoiding needless and prolonged litigation or investigation.  Realizing that effective representation comes at an expense, we seek the most cost-effective payment plan consistent with our client’s objectives.  We strive to handle efficiently our clients’ matters, while maximizing the potential for a favorable outcome.

Our attention to detail, strategic analysis, and complete preparation is reflected in successful track records.  Along the way, we have earned the respect of clients, peers, and adversaries. We hope to earn your respect, too.