Atty. Jay A. Parker

Atty. Jay A. Parker

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Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Jay A. Parker at a glance

Jay A. Parker is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Marks and Lear PLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1986). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1986) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association Louisiana State Bar Association Baton Rouge Bar Association. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards

Client Reviewed This badge is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by a past client. Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

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AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Jay A. Parker got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Jay A. Parker's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

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

Jay A. Parker is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Truck Accidents

Jay A. Parker is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

Jay A. Parker is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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.

Jay A. Parker 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.

Jay A. Parker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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.

Looking for additional Louisiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Baton Rouge or all attorneys in Louisiana.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jay A. Parker

Where is Jay A. Parker's law office located?
Jay A. Parker's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Marks and Lear PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay A. Parker handle?
Jay A. Parker focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Jay A. Parker practiced law?
Jay A. Parker has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Jay A. Parker go to law school?
Jay A. Parker earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Jay A. Parker for a consultation?
You can contact Jay A. Parker 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 Jay A. Parker received?
Jay A. Parker's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1986
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1979

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1986

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