Atty. Douglas Jay Cochran

Atty. Douglas Jay Cochran

Douglas Jay Cochran is a lawyer practicing trial practice, corporate litigation, insurance law and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Jay Cochran at a glance

Douglas Jay Cochran is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1991). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1991) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Jay Cochran is a lawyer practicing trial practice, corporate litigation, insurance law and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Douglas practices at Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C. in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Jay Cochran's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Douglas Jay Cochran is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas Jay 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 Jay 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 Jay Cochran

Where is Douglas Jay Cochran's law office located?
Douglas Jay Cochran's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Jay Cochran handle?
Douglas Jay Cochran focuses on medical malpractice, business, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Douglas Jay Cochran practiced law?
Douglas Jay Cochran has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Douglas Jay Cochran go to law school?
Douglas Jay Cochran earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Douglas Jay Cochran for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Jay 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 Jay Cochran received?
Douglas Jay Cochran's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1991
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1991

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