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Michael Reese Davis

Michael Reese Davis is the Founder of Hymel Davis & Petersen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He has 39 years of experience in civil litigation and criminal defense. Admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1986, he is a graduate of Tulane University School of Law. Michael is known for his steady judgment and long record of complex case work. He is an active member of several professional organizations and has earned recognitions such as an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and selection as a Super Lawyer.

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Should I file a qui tam lawsuit?
May 09
Should I file a qui tam lawsuit?
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Imagine you are a nurse at a local…

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$90,000 award for no-knock raid on wrong house affirmed
May 09
$90,000 award for no-knock raid on wrong [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Knocking on the wrong door can be embarrassing,…

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Athletic director at private school charged with child sex crimes
May 09
Athletic director at private school charged with [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

The administration of a private school in Grand…

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Finance manager charged with forgery and theft in truck sale
Oct 29
Finance manager charged with forgery and theft [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

The finance manager of an auto dealership in…

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Traffic stop leads to discovery of $825,000 stash of heroin
May 09
Traffic stop leads to discovery of $825,000 [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Routine Louisiana traffic stops commonly involve little more…

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Two arrested for possession of child pornography
May 09
Two arrested for possession of child pornography
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Possession of pornographic images of children under the…

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