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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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Louisiana man facing sexual assault charges is hospitalized
May 09
Louisiana man facing sexual assault charges is [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

According to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety…

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Movie executive accused of fraud in tax credit case
Oct 29
Movie executive accused of fraud in tax [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

The term “white collar crime” commonly refers to…

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Police arrest 8 in crackdown on growing heroin trade in Louisiana
May 09
Police arrest 8 in crackdown on growing [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Over the past few years, the authorities in…

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Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles employee charged with theft
Oct 29
Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles employee charged [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

White collar crime is a loosely defined category…

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Ex-football coach faces charges in alleged Ponzi scheme
May 09
Ex-football coach faces charges in alleged Ponzi [...]
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Last Modified on May 09, 2025

Louisiana loves its college football coaches. Much of…

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Anti-shredding law used against man in case of missing fish
Oct 29
Anti-shredding law used against man in case [...]
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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2025

Louisiana residents may know the federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act,…

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