Atty. David R Paddison

Atty. David R Paddison

David R Paddison is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, personal injury law, medical malpractice and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.S.B.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About David R Paddison at a glance

David R Paddison is a Member based in Covington, Louisiana, practicing at David R. Paddison. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1976), and U.S. Tax Court (2001). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge (B.S.B.A. Management, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Covington Bar Association. Serands clients in Covington, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David R Paddison is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, personal injury law, medical malpractice and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S.B.A. degree from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • David practices at David R. Paddison in Covington, LA

Practice Areas Explained

David R Paddison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R Paddison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

David R Paddison is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Louisiana →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

David R Paddison is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Child Custody & Visitation

David R Paddison is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Louisiana →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

David R Paddison is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David R Paddison is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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 Covington 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David R Paddison

Where is David R Paddison's law office located?
David R Paddison's law practice is located in Covington, Louisiana. The firm is David R. Paddison. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R Paddison handle?
David R Paddison focuses on divorce, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has David R Paddison practiced law?
David R Paddison has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did David R Paddison go to law school?
David R Paddison earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S.B.A. Management, 1971).
How can I contact David R Paddison for a consultation?
You can contact David R Paddison directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David R Paddison received?
David R Paddison's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1976
B.S.B.A. Management
Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2001

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