Louisiana residents facing medical malpractice issues have access to attorneys who specialize in surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors, and hospital negligence. The legal framework in Louisiana differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating District Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern medical malpractice cases in this jurisdiction.

One of the most important things to know about medical malpractice law in Louisiana is the statute of limitations. You generally have 1 year plus discovery (3-year cap) from the date of injury to file a claim. Louisiana follows pure comparative fault for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in District Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

When selecting a medical malpractice attorney in Louisiana, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with District Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Louisiana and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to medical malpractice law in Louisiana for an in-depth look at Louisiana's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Jason Thomas Olivier - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Olivier Law Office LLC
 3433 Hwy 190 #320 Mandeville LA 70471
(985) 871-8172
Loyola University New Orleans (1987)
English, French, Spanish
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Collections
Randall Meyer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Randall J. Meyer, PLC
 337 Carondelet St. New Orleans LA 70130
(504) 523-0063
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice
Christopher Carbine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
CARBINE LAW FIRM LLC
 711 2nd STREET GRETNA LA 70053
(504) 233-8191
Loyola University New Orleans (2010)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Jonathan L Brehm - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Butler Law Office, LLC
 2400 Veterans Blvd. Suite 485 Kenner LA 70062
(504) 305-4117
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2009)
English
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Communications & Internet Law
Roy Maughan Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Maughan Law Firm, LLC
 634 Connells Park Ln Baton Rouge LA 70806
(225) 926-8533
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (1982)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
James Edward Sudduth III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sudduth & Associates, LLC
 1109 Pithon Street Lake Charles LA 70601
(833) 783-3884
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (2010)
English, Spanish
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Employment Law
Stephen Rue - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Stephen Rue & Associates
 422 Derbigny Street Gretna LA 70053
(504) 529-5000
Harvard Law School (2019)
English, Spanish
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Jacob Chapman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sternberg, Naccari & White
 450 Laurel Street, Suite 1450 Baton Rouge LA 70801
(225) 529-2100
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Employment Law Family Law
Travis Desiah - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Desiah Law Office, LLC
 201 St. Charles Ave., Suite 2500 New Orleans LA 70170
(504) 553-3047
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Sarah W Hickman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wagar Hickman, LLC
 1590 W. Causeway Approach Suite 2 Mandeville LA 70471
9858888740103
Loyola University New Orleans (2010)
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Jared Dunahoe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dunahoe Law Office
 402 2nd St Natchitoches LA 71457
(318) 352-1999
Southern University Law Center (2007)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Claims Maritime Law
Juan Tramontana - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. Antonio Tramontana, Lawyer at Law
 2000 Lamy Ln Monroe LA 71201
(318) 340-1515
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1988)
English, English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Products Liability
Leo Joseph Palazzo - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Palazzo Law Office
 732 Behrman Hwy. Suite F Gretna LA 70056
(504) 433-1442
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Insurance Claims
K. Andrew Andy Guidry Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews Courrege L.C.
 8201 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge LA 70809
(225) 929-7481
Louisiana State University - Alexandria (2017)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Products Liability
Philip N. Maples - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Maples Law Office, LLC
 P.O. Box 1184 Gonzales LA 70707
(225) 402-8082
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (2009)
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Estate Planning Family Law
Kenneth David St. Pe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kenneth D. St. Pé, APLC
 311 W. University Ave, suite A Lafayette LA 70506
(337) 534-4043
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
5th Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Employment Law Maritime Law
Edward Kramer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
InjuredGo.com Law Office, LLC
 340 Florida Street Baton Rouge LA 70810
(225) 933-1500
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1987)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law
J. Rock Palermo III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 721 Kirby St Lake Charles LA 70601
(337) 310-1600
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1989)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims
Richard J. Arsenault - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
 2220 Bonaventure Court Alexandria LA 71301
(318) 561-2500
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
Bar #01359500
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Elder Law Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
Valerie Fontenot - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Frilot LLC
 1100 Poydras Street Suite 3700 New Orleans LA 70163
(504) 599-8295
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Health Care Law Medical Malpractice
Skyler Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Williams Legal Authority, LLC
 5423 Galeria Drive Suite 1 Baton Rouge LA 70816
(225) 267-7721
English, Spanish
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Divorce
Taylor Hale - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hale Law Office
 1735 Ryan Street Lake Charles LA 70601
(337) 433-0612
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Energy, Oil & Gas Law Insurance Claims Maritime Law
David Kervin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kervin Law, LLC
 1978 N. Hwy 190 Suite A Covington LA 70433
(985) 888-0640
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Maritime Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Robert Hallack - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hallack Law Office
 13007 Justice Avenue Baton Rouge LA 70816
(225) 291-4357
Southern University - Baton Rouge (1986)
English
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Elder Law Legal Malpractice
Barry Boudreaux - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Henderson, Reilly, Boudreaux & Schoonenberg
 300 Lafayette St Houma LA 70360
(985) 868-2081
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Insurance Defense Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
Bryan David Fisher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fisher Injury Lawyers
 10915 Perkins Rd BATON ROUGE LA 70810
(225) 766-1234
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1988)
5th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
Ms. Annette M. Eddie-Callagain - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
E-C International Family Law Center
 632 Rue de Brille New Iberia LA 70563
(337) 465-4330
Southern University Law Center (1978)
English, Japanese
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Criminal Law Divorce
Charles J. Boudreaux Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 909 Poydras Street Suite 3600 New Orleans LA 70112
(337) 422-3658
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1976)
English
U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana Bar
Active License
Business Law Health Care Law Medical Malpractice
Erik Lane Burns - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 510 N Range Ave Denham Springs LA 70726
(225) 791-2340
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (1993)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Estate Planning Family Law
John Schoonenberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Henderson Reilly Boudreaux & Schoonenberg
 300 Lafayette St Houma LA 70360
(985) 868-2081
St. Thomas University School of Law (2003)
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Estate Planning Medical Malpractice
Lonny Edward Guidroz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Guidroz Law Firm, LLC
 217 New Roads Street New Roads LA 70760
(225) 638-9986
Mississippi College School of Law (1990)
Bar #00789329
Louisiana Bar
Active License
Verified
Divorce Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Tyler Moore Kostal - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 909 Poydras Street, Suite 3600 New Orleans LA 70112
(504) 620-3190
Loyola University New Orleans
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Energy, Oil & Gas Law Environmental Law
Douglas McGinity - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McGinity Law Office
 514 E Lockwood St. Covington LA 70433
(985) 892-4444
Loyola University New Orleans (1996)
English
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Family Law Medical Malpractice
Chip Wagar - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wagar Hickman, LLC
 1590 West Causeway Approach Suite 2 Mandeville LA 70471
(985) 888-8740
Tulane University School of Law (1976)
English, French
Texas Bar
Unknown Status
Maritime Law Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
Kelli M. Khalaf - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vezina and Gattuso, LLC
 401 Weyer St P.O. Box 461 Gretna LA 70054
(504) 368-5223
Loyola University New Orleans (1994)
English
United States District Court for Western District of Louisiana Bar
Active License
Employment Law Health Care Law Medical Malpractice
Jason R. Cashio - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kean Miller LLP
 400 Convention Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 3513 (70821-3513) Baton Rouge LA 70802
(225) 389-3708
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (1998)
English
Louisiana Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Medical Malpractice
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