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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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Shooting deaths mar Grambling homecoming
Jun 30
Shooting deaths mar Grambling homecoming
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

College homecoming celebrations often involve wild partying. Unfortunately,…

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Fraternity hazing death leads to 10 arrests at LSU
Jun 30
Fraternity hazing death leads to 10 arrests [...]
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Last Modified on Jun 30, 2026

Most college freshman who decide to join fraternities…

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DEA agents indicted on federal criminal charges
Oct 29
DEA agents indicted on federal criminal charges
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Federal drug agents are entrusted with maintaining drugs,…

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Four teens charged with causing $6,000 damage to tree farm
Aug 10
Four teens charged with causing $6,000 damage [...]
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Last Modified on Aug 10, 2026

When a tree farmer near Pearl River, Louisiana,…

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Three arrested on drug charges in NOLA suburb
May 09
Three arrested on drug charges in NOLA [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Police in the New Orleans, Louisiana, suburb of…

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Metairie business man disputes sales tax charges
Oct 29
Metairie business man disputes sales tax charges
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Businesses that incur an average monthly sales tax…

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