If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve experienced legal representation that puts your recovery first. Our partners directly manage every case, providing the personal attention and trial-ready preparation that maximize your compensation.
Combined Experience
Trial Lost in Over 20 Years
When you’ve been hurt in an accident, the challenges extend far beyond your physical injuries:
You shouldn’t have to navigate this alone while trying to heal.
We represent injured individuals throughout East Feliciana Parish and surrounding areas with a straightforward approach: prepare every case for trial from day one. Unlike firms that rush to quick settlements, we build strong cases that insurance companies take seriously.
Our partners, not junior associates, manage your case directly. You’ll have direct access to an experienced attorney who knows your name, understands your situation, and fights for maximum compensation. We advance all case expenses, so you pay nothing unless we win.
We represent Clinton residents in a wide range of personal injury matters. Our experience includes:
Rear-end collisions, hit-and-runs, and drunk driving accidents are causing serious injuries
Commercial truck crashes, including cases involving defective equipment and driver negligence
Animal attacks resulting in facial injuries, scarring, and emotional trauma
Premises liability cases involving unsafe property conditions
Industrial accidents, machinery incidents, and exposure to hazardous materials
Injuries from manufacturing flaws, design defects, and inadequate warnings
Fatal accidents caused by negligence, providing families with compensation for their loss
Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and nursing home negligence
Severe burns requiring specialized treatment and long-term care
Abuse or inadequate care in nursing facilities
Traumatic brain injuries with lasting cognitive and physical effects
Crashes involving motorcyclists struck by negligent drivers
Whether your injury happened on Clinton’s roads, at a local business, or at work, we evaluate your case and pursue full compensation for your losses.
Our law firm is guided by three core foundations that set us apart from other attorneys in Baton Rouge:
You work with an experienced attorney, not a junior associate. Our partners handle your case personally from beginning to end.
We prepare every case for full litigation. Insurance companies know we're ready to go to trial if a fair settlement can't be reached.
You pay nothing unless we win. We advance all case expenses including court fees and expert witnesses.
We’ve secured millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients across Louisiana. Our track record includes a $3.5 million wrongful death settlement, a $1.25 million spinal injury settlement, and a $1 million jury verdict for a car accident case.
We also represent businesses in commercial litigation matters and handle workers’ compensation claims. Our appellate litigation experience includes cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Throughout this process, you can focus on healing while we handle the legal complexities.
We listen to your experience, answer your questions, and explain your legal options with no obligation.
We gather evidence, secure expert testimony, and build a comprehensive case that demonstrates the full extent of your damages.
We pursue maximum compensation through settlement negotiations while remaining prepared to take your case to trial.
If insurance companies refuse fair settlement, we litigate your case before a jury in Louisiana's court system. We've only lost one trial in 20 years.
You receive direct updates from your attorney throughout the process. We're accessible when you have questions or concerns.
Speak directly with your attorney, not an associate managed by a marketing figurehead.
When you hire one of our attorneys, you gain access to our entire team's 50+ years of combined experience.
We handle all legal work, paperwork, and negotiations so you can focus on recovery.
Every case receives individual attention tailored to your specific circumstances and needs.
We generally ensure clients receive more money than our firm takes in fees.
We’ve secured significant recoveries for clients throughout Louisiana:
Representing 67,000 Louisiana citizens against an insurance company
Fatal truck accident resolved in federal court
Client required low-back fusion surgery after car accident
Husband and wife sustained serious neck and back injuries
Minor child suffered facial injuries from animal attack
Every case is different, and past results don’t guarantee future outcomes. However, these results demonstrate our commitment to maximizing compensation for every client.
Let us help you!
Your initial consultation is completely free with no obligation. We’ll review your case, answer your questions, and explain your legal options.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fees are 1/3 of the recovery if no lawsuit is filed and 40% if a lawsuit becomes necessary. We advance all case expenses, including court filing fees, expert witness fees, and medical records.
This means:
"Great experience. They were very professional and were there whenever I called or needed them. My settlement was well worth the wait. I recommend them to anyone needing legal services. They will fight for you and get you what you deserve for your injuries. I didn't just gain good legal representation, I also gained friends and a law firm that cared."
"Great people who really care about your situation. They did everything possible to take care of my family. I would highly recommend Jason, Robert, and the whole team. Top notch."
"I couldn't be more pleased with choosing Jason and all of the associates at Melancon & Rimes. I was told by several people throughout the duration of my litigation that I was in good hands with one of the best attorneys in Louisiana, and the results did not disappoint. A very efficient group that worked diligently to win my case and keep me well informed along the way."
"Jason and his entire staff are terrific. They are honest, thorough, meticulous and totally professional. You could not ask for more from a law firm. Highly recommended."
Approximately 99% of people who consult with us choose to hire our firm. Most clients come to us through referrals from satisfied former clients or other attorneys.
Our three partners bring diverse expertise and proven results to every case. With 50+ years of combined legal experience across personal injury, commercial litigation, and appellate matters, we’ve built a reputation for thorough preparation and courtroom effectiveness. We’ve only lost one trial in 20 years. Our attorneys are licensed in all Louisiana state courts, federal district courts, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Graduated from LSU Law School where he served as Senior Associate with Louisiana Law Review. He’s been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013-2015) and Super Lawyer (2018-2021).
Earned his law degree from Loyola University School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Staff. He leads our personal injury section with extensive trial experience.
Partner since 2022, graduated magna cum laude from Southern University Law Center and served as senior editor of Southern University Law Review.
Our attorneys are members of the Louisiana Association for Justice and the Baton Rouge Bar Association, demonstrating their commitment to professional excellence and ongoing legal education.
We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation. For personal injury cases, we work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win. Our fees are 1/3 of the recovery if no lawsuit is filed and 40% if a lawsuit becomes necessary. We advance all case expenses, so you have no out-of-pocket costs.
Most cases take anywhere from 2 months to 3 years, depending on the severity of your injuries and whether filing a lawsuit becomes necessary. Louisiana law requires personal injury claims to be filed within two years from the date you knew or should have known you were injured. We provide realistic expectations based on your specific circumstances during your consultation.
We understand that injured clients often face work limitations. We accommodate your schedule and handle most communications by phone or email when in-person meetings aren’t necessary.
Louisiana follows a comparative fault system. You can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault, though your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. We evaluate your specific situation during your free consultation.
Case value depends on multiple factors: medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, permanent disability, and impact on your quality of life. We work with medical experts to understand the full extent of your injuries and their long-term effects. For more information about personal injury cases, visit our legal blog.
Our partners directly manage every case rather than delegating to junior associates. We prepare every case for trial from day one, which leads to better settlement offers. We’ve only lost one trial in 20 years. Additionally, we provide direct attorney access—you’ll speak with your attorney, not a marketing figurehead.
Under our contingency fee agreement, if we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing. We absorb all case expenses including expert fees and court costs.
Insurance companies in Louisiana often make low initial offers hoping you’ll settle quickly. Don’t accept any offer without first consulting an attorney. We evaluate whether offers fairly compensate you for all your damages. Our job is to ensure you receive maximum compensation.
We represent injury victims throughout East Feliciana Parish and surrounding areas. Our Baton Rouge office provides convenient access for Clinton residents seeking experienced personal injury representation.
East Baton Rouge | West Baton Rouge | Ascension | Livingston | Iberville | Pointe Coupee | West Feliciana | East Feliciana | St. Helena
Baton Rouge | Port Allen | Denham Springs | St. George | Central | Baker | Zachary | Plaquemine | St. Gabriel | Addis | Brusly | Shenandoah | Village St. George | Oak Hills Place | Inniswold | Gardere | Clinton
Whether you were injured in Clinton or anywhere in East Feliciana Parish, our team provides the same level of experienced representation and personal attention.
Get experienced legal representation for your injury case
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM