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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 Matters And Criminal

Founded by former federal prosecutors with over 100 years of combined legal experience, Hymel Davis & Petersen serves civil litigation and criminal defense 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, Texas, and throughout the nation.

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Experienced, Effective and Efficient Lawyers
Complex Civil Litigation ∙ Criminal Law ∙ Personal Injury

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 civil litigation 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 matters.
  • Personal injury : Our extensive trial experience and abilities to pursue complex litigation allows our attorneys to be very effective in representing personal injury clients who have sustained significant injury due to the negligence of another person. We handle claims involving car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, slip and falls, and more.
  • Criminal law : Our lawyers defend clients in federal and state criminal matters, including white collar crimes, business fraud, healthcare fraud, program fraud, and environmental crimes. Our reputation 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