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John S. McLindon John S. McLindon started his law practice in 1989, after graduating from LSU Law School, and has remained in private practice for more than 25 years. He is of counsel with the firm of Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens. With vast experience in a variety of areas of law, McLindon’s focus is on criminal defense and personal injury. He handles cases in both state court and federal court. He handles not only trials, but appeals as well, when necessary. McLindon also handles select business litigation cases. Although the majority of his practice is in Louisiana, McLindon handles certain cases in other states. McLindon is a successful trial attorney, having served as lead counsel in more than 40 jury trials. In his 25 years of practice, McLindon has obtained numerous successful judgments, verdicts, and settlements for his clients. In 1999, McLindon graduated from the National Criminal Defense College, the pre-eminent criminal defense training program in the United States. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. He is admitted to practice in all federal courts in the state
Education Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge Juris Doctorate - 1989 Louisiana State University B.S. - 1986 National Criminal Defense College - 1999
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McLindon
Contact information Address: 12345 Perkins Road Building Two Baton Rouge, LA 70810 Phone: (225) 236-3636 Cell: (225) 603-6493 Toll-free: (866) 257-6070 Fax: (225) 236-3650 Email: mclindon@lawbr.net of Louisiana, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. McLindon is a frequent lecturer at continuing education seminars for attorneys and also at Louisiana State University’s School of Business. He is a contributing author to “Around the Bar,” a journal of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. He is past president of the Young Lawyers Section of the Baton Rouge Bar Association. McLindon serves on the board of directors for the Catholic High School Alumni Association, and on the
Louisiana, 1989 U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1989 U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1996 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 2000 U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1992 U.S. Supreme Court, 1998
The Law Office of Dathan L. Hill focuses on personal and catastrophic injury and criminal defense. Dathan Hill has extensive experience in automobile, motorcycle and 18-wheeler accident claims. He firmly believes that victims of serious accidents and their families deserve fair compensation from the negligent parties. Protecting the interests of his clients is always a top priority. Having a thorough understanding of how the legal system works is key to resolving claims expeditiously so that his clients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. Hill believes that those who have been charged with a crime deserve an attorney who will work ag-
gressively to resolve the case quickly. Hill’s admissions to practice include all Louisiana federal and district courts, so he can represent clients whether the crime is considered a misdemeanor or a felony. More often than not, crimes involving DWI, drugs or battery can be life altering. Hill will be straightforward about the penalties that can result from a criminal conviction, and he will negotiate to reduce or eliminate jail time, fines and other consequences that can follow someone for the rest of his or her life. Hill was born in South Baton Rouge and attended McKinley Senior High School. He received his undergraduate degree
Contact information The Law Office of Dathan L. Hill LLC 301 Main St., Suite 2200 One American Place Baton Rouge, LA 70801 Phone: (225) 266-2948 Fax: (225) 325-3351 Email: dathanhill@me.com Website: www.dathanhill.com
About Dathan Hill Graduate of Southern Law School n Member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and Kappa Alpha Psi n
in political science from Southern University, where he later received his law degree.
John S. McLindon • CriminalDefense • Personal Injury • Business Litigation
Professional involvement Baton Rouge Bar Association, member Louisiana State Bar Association, member Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, member American Inns of Court, past member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, member Baton Rouge Bar Association - Young Lawyers Association, past president Super Lawyers 2015 board of directors for the Ecumenical House. McLindon is married and has four children.
Published works n RICO - Establishing a Pattern of Racketeering Activity n The Federal Tort Claims Act n Inventory Searches of Automobiles n The Miller Act: Recent Amendments Help Subcontractors and Suppliers n United States v. Jones - The Government’s Use of a GPS Device Constitutes a Search or Seizure n Doing Federal Time - An Overview of the
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Federal Bureau of Prisons n The Louisiana New Home Warranty Act: Spirit of the Law Trumps Certified Mail n Federal Sentencing - The Safety Valve - Relief from Mandatory Minimums n Who’s Listening - Title III Wiretaps n Reconsideration of Crack Cocaine Sentencing n Busted on the Bus - Is it a Seizure?
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Kenneth L. Riche established his general plaintiff practice law firm with the goal to provide excellent, ethical and aggressive legal representation to individuals and families in Baton Rouge and throughout the state, focusing in areas of personal injury, wills and successions, and criminal defense. His personal injury practice includes claims for injuries from accidents involving planes, trains, and automobiles, as well as from industrial accidents including toxic chemical exposure. He also has experience in medical malpractice claims and defective medical devices claims. Riche has represented clients in cases of highway defects that caused injuries, as well as asbestos-related mesothelioma and death claims. Riche has maintained his practice with an office in Baton Rouge, initially with larger plaintiff law firms, and has been a solo practitioner for the past several years. Riche has represented clients in not only the Baton Rouge area, but also in surrounding parishes, primarily in South Louisiana, from Avoyelles Parish to Lafayette to Houma/Thibodaux to New Orleans, as well as the Northshore area. Regarding personal injury claims, Riche says the most effective way to protect yourself and those you love after an injury or death in the family is by consulting an attorney who thoroughly understands your legal dilemma and knows how to help you. With a focus on personal injury, the Riche firm is dedicated to assisting his injured clients and their family members by providing the support they need to make the fullest recovery possible. A large part of Riche’s practice deals with Louisiana probate law, which is commonly referred to as wills and successions. When a Louisiana
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Contact information Riche resident dies, his or her estate is transferred to the heirs, in accordance with Louisiana’s probate laws. The manner of transfer depends on the provisions of the Last Will & Testament, but when there is no Last Will & Testament, the estate is transferred to the heirs as designated by law. When clients consult the Riche firm, they will meet directly with Riche, and he will help them understand how Louisiana law applies to their case and assist in completing the legal work necessary for an appropriate transfer of assets to the legatees or heirs. Riche demonstrates his commitment to his clients by promptly returning phone calls. He spends the necessary time to walk clients through the legal process and to keep them updated on the progress of their cases.
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By way of background, Riche was born in Eunice, Louisiana, grew up in Avoyelles Parish, and graduated from Cottonport High School in 1962. He received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1966 and obtained his juris doctorate from Louisiana State University in 1969.
To schedule a free initial consultation with Kenneth L. Riche, call (225) 924-6300. He also may be contacted by email at ken@richelaw.com. The law office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request. The Kenneth L. Riche law office is located at 668 South Foster Drive Suite 102 Baton Rouge, LA 70806
He is a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice. Riche is licensed to practice law in all state and federal courts within the state of Louisiana, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, U.S. Court of Appeal for the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Riche and his wife, Mary Lynn, have been active in their community, including St. George Catholic Church and School, since the early 1970s. Their sons, Kenny and Kevin, and their families, also live and work in the Baton Rouge area.
Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice Since 1989, Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice LLP has provided experienced legal services in complex litigation, business litigation, defense legal services, construction law and employment litigation for both public and private clients throughout Louisiana. A diverse team of attorneys and paraprofessionals have assisted in everything from simple contracts to complex litigation and jury trials across a myriad of legal disciplines and practice areas. Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice consistently produces successful results for its clientele in an economical and efficient manner. This is why the firm has become highly trusted for public education and legal defense in the state. The firm’s peer rating is constantly among the highest in the legal industry. The 18 attorneys in two convenient Louisiana locations are positioned to provide the highest standard of legal representation statewide.
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The firm has successfully handled many cases involving personal injury defense claims, property damage claims, duty to defend claims, insurance coverage, contract claims, complex litigation and bad faith claims for its insurance clients. In representing public school systems, the firm’s attorneys have successfully handled desegregation, reapportionment, employee grievances, individuals with Disability Act claims, constitutional issues, construction disputes, public contract and bid problems, Fair Labor Standard’s Act claims and workers’ compensation matters. Attorneys in the firm have been involved in many cases wherein new and important legal standards have been established by state and federal courts. Their expertise and successes have been noticed by other attorneys in Louisiana, whose comments contributed to the firm’s receipt of the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. HSAG has also been listed by Fortune Magazine as one of the top ranked law firms in Louisiana.
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& Guice also has developed a viable mediation practice. Mediation is a process for resolving disputes by which a neutral third person, in the role of a mediator, attempts to assist the disputing parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory settlement. The aim of mediation, or any negotiation for that matter, is to create a settlement option for each party that is preferable to continuing the litigation of the case. Harold Adkins, a partner at the Baton Rouge office, serves on the panel of neutrals for Mediation Arbitration and Professional Systems Inc. (MAPS), serving all of Louisiana. Jon Guice, a partner in charge of the Monroe office, is an experienced mediator with Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc. (ADR Inc.) and handles various types of mediations involving a wide range of claims in North Louisiana.
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