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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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Baton Rouge woman charged with bilking state out of $120,000
Oct 29
Baton Rouge woman charged with bilking state [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Income tax preparers are motivated by the drive…

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Louisiana arrest may lead to downfall of casino theft ring
May 09
Louisiana arrest may lead to downfall of [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

State Police recently arrested a man at Louis…

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Experts clash on question of mother’s sanity during killings
May 09
Experts clash on question of mother’s sanity [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Louisiana’s insanity defense was on full display when…

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Three men face child porn charges in Louisiana
Oct 29
Three men face child porn charges in [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

When compared to state crimes, federal crimes often…

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Thibodeaux woman indicted for stealing $370,000 from dying mother
Oct 29
Thibodeaux woman indicted for stealing $370,000 from [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Federal authorities indicted a woman living in Thibodeaux,…

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Police apprehend man suspected of robbery and kidnapping
May 09
Police apprehend man suspected of robbery and [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Police in Bossier City, LA and Beaumont, TX…

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