Atty. John Curtis Pickels

Atty. John Curtis Pickels

Mr. John Curtis Pickels is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (318) 416-8340 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Curtis Pickels at a glance

John Curtis Pickels is a Member based in Alexandria, Louisiana, practicing at McLure and Pickels. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on workers comp, product liability, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1978), District of Columbia (1978), U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fift (1978), and Texas (1996). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1977) and Louisiana Tech University (B.S. Louisiana, 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Alexandria, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Curtis Pickels is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, products liability, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1967, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • John practices at McLure and Pickels in Alexandria, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John Curtis Pickels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Curtis Pickels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

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

John Curtis Pickels is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

John Curtis Pickels is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

John Curtis Pickels 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.

John Curtis Pickels is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John Curtis Pickels is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Alexandria 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 John Curtis Pickels

Where is John Curtis Pickels's law office located?
John Curtis Pickels's law practice is located in Alexandria, Louisiana. The firm is McLure and Pickels. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Curtis Pickels handle?
John Curtis Pickels focuses on workers comp, product liability, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John Curtis Pickels practiced law?
John Curtis Pickels has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Curtis Pickels go to law school?
John Curtis Pickels earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S. Louisiana, 1967).
How can I contact John Curtis Pickels for a consultation?
You can contact John Curtis Pickels 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 John Curtis Pickels received?
John Curtis Pickels's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1977
B.S. Louisiana
Louisiana Tech University
- 1967

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fift
Admitted: 1978
Texas
Admitted: 1996
New York
Admitted: 1998

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