Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno offers free consultations. Every initial consultation at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno is completely free with no obligation to hire the firm.
During a consultation at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, the attorneys listen to your experience and document all relevant information. The attorneys ask questions to understand your case. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno attorneys answer your questions and address your concerns. The firm explains the legal process based on your specific situation. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno develops a personalized strategy if you decide to move forward.
At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, you will meet directly with one of the firm’s partners. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno does not use junior associates or paralegals for initial consultations.
To schedule a consultation with Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, call (225) 303-0455. You can also complete the consultation form on the Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno website. If you contact Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno after hours, the firm will call you back the following business day.
For a consultation at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, bring any documents related to your case. This includes police reports, medical records, insurance correspondence, and photos of injuries or property damage. If you don’t have these documents yet, Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno can help you obtain them.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno works on contingency for personal injury cases. Clients pay nothing unless Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno wins the case. If no lawsuit is filed, Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno’s fee is one-third of the recovery. If Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno files a lawsuit, the firm’s fee is 40% of the recovery.
Clients pay no upfront costs to Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno for personal injury cases. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno advances all case expenses including court filing fees, expert witness fees, and medical records costs.
If Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno doesn’t win your case, you owe the firm nothing. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno’s no win, no fee guarantee means clients pay no attorney fees if the firm doesn’t recover money.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno generally ensures clients receive more money than the firm takes in fees. The Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno fee structure is designed with client best interests in mind.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno fee structures vary by case type. The firm discusses fees during the free consultation. For workers’ compensation, commercial litigation, family law, and other matters, Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno explains fees before clients hire the firm.
At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, one of the firm’s three partners will directly manage your case from beginning to end. Clients at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno work with an experienced attorney, not a junior associate.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno was founded in 2005. The firm has over 20 years of experience serving the Baton Rouge community.
The three partners at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno have over 50 years of combined legal experience. Jason Melancon has practiced since 2002. Robert Rimes has practiced since 2003. Lee Daquanno has been with Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno since 2005 and became partner in 2022.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno has only lost one trial in 20 years. The firm prepares every case for trial and is ready to go to court if necessary.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno serves Greater Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. This includes East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, and St. Helena parishes. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno also serves communities like Port Allen, Denim, Denham Springs, Baker, Central, Zachary, and St. George.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno is licensed to practice in Louisiana. The firm has federal court experience in Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, California, and New York.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno handles car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents. The firm also handles medical malpractice, workplace injuries, slip and fall cases, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, product liability cases, catastrophic injuries including burns and brain injuries, and wrongful death cases.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno handles car accident cases. Car accidents represent 85% of Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno’s personal injury practice. The firm has deep expertise in car accident cases.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno takes workers’ compensation cases. The firm helps injured workers navigate Louisiana’s workers’ compensation system. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno has a dedicated associate who specializes in workers’ compensation law.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno handles commercial litigation. The firm represents businesses in breach of contract cases, trade secret theft, patent infringement, antitrust violations, fraud cases, and other business disputes. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno carefully selects commercial cases to ensure the firm can dedicate necessary resources.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno provides family law services. The firm handles divorce, child custody, child support, community property division, restraining orders, paternity cases, adoptions, and related matters.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno handles traffic violations. The firm defends speeding tickets, reckless driving charges, drag racing citations, and DUI/DWI cases.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno helps with estate planning. The firm prepares wills, creates trusts, drafts powers of attorney, and prepares living wills. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno also helps families with succession and probate matters.
Most cases at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno take between 2 months and 3 years. The timeline depends on injury severity and whether the firm files a lawsuit. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno provides realistic expectations based on your specific circumstances.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno prepares every case for full litigation from day one. The firm never assumes a case will settle. This trial-ready approach at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno helps maximize client recovery.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno reviews all offers with clients and provides recommendations. Clients make the final decision on whether to accept any settlement. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno never pressures clients to settle if the offer is not fair.
Many cases at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno settle before trial. However, Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno is fully prepared to take cases to court if necessary. The firm’s trial record demonstrates its willingness and ability to litigate.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno provides regular updates throughout each case. Clients have direct access to their attorney at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno. The firm keeps clients informed at every step and responds promptly to questions.
Louisiana law generally requires filing personal injury claims within two years from the date you knew or should have known you were injured. However, specific deadlines vary by case type. Contact Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno immediately to ensure all deadlines are met.
For workers’ compensation claims in Louisiana, report your injury to your employer within 30 days. For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 2024, you have two years to file a claim. For injuries before July 1, 2024, you have one year. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno can help ensure you meet all deadlines.
At Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, clients speak directly with their attorney, not an associate or paralegal. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno partners provide direct communication including cell phone access for texts and emails.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno business hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Friday hours are 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno is closed on weekends.
Emergency availability at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno is limited to existing clients during business hours. Most situations that seem like emergencies can wait until business hours. Only 1-2% of cases are true emergencies.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno typically responds promptly to client communications. Clients have direct access to their attorney at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno through phone, email, and text.
Through workers’ compensation, Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno can help you receive temporary total disability benefits while unable to work. The firm can also help secure temporary partial disability benefits if you return to work at reduced capacity. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno can help obtain permanent partial disability benefits for lasting impairments. The firm can also help secure permanent total disability benefits if you cannot return to work at all.
Workers’ compensation should cover necessary medical treatment related to your work injury. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno helps ensure clients receive proper medical coverage.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno can help determine if you can pursue a personal injury claim against third parties who contributed to your injury. The firm evaluates all legal options during your free consultation.
You are not required to have a lawyer for workers’ compensation. However, a Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno attorney can help ensure you receive all benefits you deserve and can navigate disputes with insurance companies.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno partners directly manage every case. The firm provides trial-ready preparation for all cases. Clients have direct access to experienced attorneys at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, not junior associates. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno focuses on maximizing individual case outcomes rather than processing high volumes of cases.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno does not assign cases to junior associates. Each of the three partners at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno directly manages cases from start to finish. When you hire one partner at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno, you get access to the entire team’s collective expertise.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno’s three foundations for success are Availability, Personal Connection, and Experience. Availability means clients speak directly with their personal attorney at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno. Personal Connection means Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno knows clients as people, not file numbers. Experience means clients at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno receive the appropriate level of experience needed for their case, with access to all attorneys’ collective knowledge.
Larger firms often assign cases to junior associates where partners may never work on your case. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno provides direct partner-level attention to every case. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno also prepares for trial rather than rushing to quick settlements.
Most business at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno comes from referrals by satisfied clients and other attorneys. Approximately 99% of people who consult with Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno choose to hire the firm.
Contact Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno for a free consultation. The firm evaluates cases and advises whether you have a viable claim. There is no obligation.
See a doctor as soon as possible after an injury because your health comes first. Then contact Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno to discuss your legal options. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno can help you document injuries properly.
Many injuries don’t show symptoms immediately. Document when symptoms appeared and see a doctor right away. Then contact Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno because you may still have a valid claim.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno handles disputed insurance claims. Insurance companies often deny valid claims. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno fights to get clients the coverage they deserve.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno evaluates all potential sources of recovery if the other driver had no insurance. The firm pursues the best options for your situation.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno evaluates whether pursuing a claim makes sense in your situation. The firm can discuss how fault may affect your case during your free consultation.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno is licensed in Louisiana. For accidents in other states, Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno evaluates whether the firm can handle your case through its federal court experience or refer you to qualified attorneys in that state.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno has federal court experience in multiple states. The firm evaluates whether it can pursue your case in Louisiana or federal court.
No ethical attorney can guarantee specific results and every case is unique. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno can share the firm’s track record and discuss likely outcomes based on similar cases the firm has handled.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno has secured millions of dollars for clients. Notable results at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno include a $16 million judgment in a consumer fraud case, a $3.5 million settlement in a wrongful death case, a $1.5 million settlement in an antitrust case, and numerous other six and seven-figure settlements and verdicts.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno prepares every case for trial. The firm hires qualified experts when needed. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno thoroughly investigates all aspects of cases. The firm refuses low settlement offers when appropriate. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno fights for maximum compensation through negotiation or litigation.
All services at Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno are provided in English.
The Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno office is located at 6700 Jefferson Hwy (Building 6) in Baton Rouge. Contact Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno at (225) 303-0455 if you have questions about visiting the office.
Contact Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno to discuss options. The firm understands that injuries can make travel difficult.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno handles class action cases. The firm has experience with class action litigation, including a $16 million consumer fraud class action judgment on behalf of 67,000 Louisiana citizens.
Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno handles appeals. The firm provides appellate representation at state and federal levels, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Melancon, Rimes & Daquanno has successfully filed numerous appeals before Louisiana appellate courts and the Louisiana Supreme Court.
