Atty. Daniel A Claitor
Daniel A Claitor is a lawyer practicing maritime personal injury, automobile accidents, truck accidents and 28 other areas of law. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.
Automobile Accidents & More Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA · 39+ Years Experience
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About Daniel A Claitor at a Glance
Daniel A Claitor is a Managing Partner based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Law Office of Dan Claitor. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, truck accidents, drug crimes, and contracts. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987). Educated at Loyola University Law School (J.D., 1987) and Louisiana State University (B.S. Finance, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel A Claitor
- Daniel A Claitor is a lawyer practicing maritime personal injury, automobile accidents, truck accidents and 28 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Daniel practices at Law Office of Dan Claitor in Baton Rouge, LA
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DUI / DWI Defense in Baton Rouge
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Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Baton Rouge Choose Daniel A Claitor
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel A Claitor's practice in the field of dui/dwi, car accidents, truck accidents, drug crimes, and contracts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel A Claitor brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, car accidents, and truck accidents, Daniel A Claitor can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge-based practice means Daniel A Claitor attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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