Atty. Douglas J. Cochran

Atty. Douglas J. Cochran

Mr. Cochran has an active trial practice handling insurance defense, medical malpractice, workers' compensation defense and general business litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Douglas J. Cochran at a glance

Douglas J. Cochran is a personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Baton Rouge) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Cochran has an active trial practice handling insurance defense, medical malpractice, workers' compensation defense and general business litigation
  • He joined Stone Pigman in 2007 and has over 20 years of experience

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas J. Cochran's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas J. Cochran handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Douglas J. Cochran is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas J. Cochran is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Douglas J. Cochran is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas J. Cochran is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 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 Douglas J. Cochran

Where is Douglas J. Cochran's law office located?
Douglas J. Cochran's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas J. Cochran handle?
Douglas J. Cochran focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
Where did Douglas J. Cochran go to law school?
Douglas J. Cochran earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact Douglas J. Cochran for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas J. Cochran 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 Douglas J. Cochran received?
Douglas J. Cochran's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Baton Rouge); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1991

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Baton Rouge)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Baton Rouge)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Baton Rouge)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Baton Rouge)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

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