Atty. John D. Ray
John D. Ray is the owner of The Ray Firm, LLC and he has over 19 years of experience in Workers Compensation and Personal Injury.
Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act & More Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA · 27+ Years Experience
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About John D. Ray at a Glance
John D. Ray is an Owner based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at The Ray Firm, L.L.C.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1999), U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of Louisiana (1999), U.S. District Court, Western and Middle District of Louisiana (inactive) (1999), and U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal (inactive) (1999). Educated at Southern University Law Center (J.D., 1997) and Northwestern State University (B.S. Psi, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John D. Ray
- John D. Ray is the owner of The Ray Firm, LLC and he has over 19 years of experience in Workers Compensation and Personal Injury
- He served as a mediator for the Louisiana Workforce Commission and the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC)
- John has also worked for both New Orleans and Lafayette-based defense firms representing various employers and workers’ compensation insurers
- For most of the last eleven years, John served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Louisiana Department of Justice, where he specialized exclusively in representing and defending all state agencies and institutions in workers’ compensation suits
- For the last seven and a half years of that time, he served as Section Chief of the Workers’ Compensation Section of Louisiana Department of Justice’s Litigation Division
- As Section Chief, he was the supervisor of all workers’ compensation litigation handled by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General statewide
- In addition, as Section Chief, he served as an in-house legal advisor to the Office of Risk Management and the Louisiana Department of Justice regarding legal matters relating to workers’ compensation
Practice Areas Explained
John D. Ray's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Ray handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baton Rouge.
Personal Injury in Baton Rouge
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.
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Workers Compensation in Baton Rouge
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John D. Ray is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Baton Rouge
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John D. Ray is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Baton Rouge
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 venue, 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.
Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baton Rouge-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Baton Rouge Choose John D. Ray
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John D. Ray's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John D. Ray brings 27+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of Louisiana, and U.S. District Court, Western and Middle District of Louisiana (inactive), John D. Ray can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and maritime, John D. Ray can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge-based practice means John D. Ray attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John D. Ray Handles in Baton Rouge
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters John D. Ray has experience with under Louisiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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