Atty. Michael A. Patterson
Adjunct Professor of Law, Louisiana State University Law Center. Author and Seminars: Woodard et al., Louisiana Trial Procedure, Chapter 8, Hearsay, §8-1 through 8-17 - Eye of Evidence (monthly column dealing with current issues of trial evidence) - LSBA, Multi-Topic Seminar, Through the Looking Glass, The Keys to the Daubert Gate, 1997 - LSBA, Evidence and Procedure Seminar, The Illusionists: Courtroom Magic -Presumptions to Post-Trial, 1998 - ATLA Annual Convention, Attorney/Client Sex: The Final Boundary Action - video and interactive program presented with Edward J.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA · 55+ Years Experience
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About Michael A. Patterson at a Glance
Michael A. Patterson is an Of Counsel based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Long Law Firm, L.L.P.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and adr. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1971), District of Columbia (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1971) and Louisiana State University (B.A. Pepperdine, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael A. Patterson
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Louisiana State University Law Center
- Author and Seminars: Woodard et al., Louisiana Trial Procedure, Chapter 8, Hearsay, §8-1 through 8-17 - Eye of Evidence (monthly column dealing with current issues of trial evidence) - LSBA, Multi-Topic Seminar, Through the Looking Glass, The Keys to the Daubert Gate, 1997 - LSBA, Evidence and Procedure Seminar, The Illusionists: Courtroom Magic -Presumptions to Post-Trial, 1998 - ATLA Annual Convention, Attorney/Client Sex: The Final Boundary Action - video and interactive program presented with Edward J. Walters, July 1999 - BRBA 1999 Evidence Update - Baton Rouge Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference, Ethical Standards of the Advocate in a Mediation: Are There Any?, 2001 - LTLA, Spring Break CLE, Negotiating and Mediating Troubled Business Transactions, March 2002 - Baton Rouge Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference, Surviving the Deposition Minefield, 2002 - LSBA, 18 Summer School for Lawyers, She can't do that... or can she?
- A Video Expose' of Ethical Enigmas in the Courtroom, presented with Edward J. Walters, Jr., June 2002 - LSBA, 20th Annual Summer School for Lawyers, Mr. Gambini, that is a lucid, intelligent, well-thought out hearsay objection... "OVERRULED!" - Why Can't I Get These Hearsay Objections Right?: An Interactive Video Explanation, presented with Edward J. Walters, Jr., and Scott Fruge, June 2004 - Baton Rouge Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference, Compete for Top Gun Evidence Competition, presented with Scott Fruge', Frank Holthaus, and Edward J. Walters, Jr., April 2006 - LSBA, 22nd Annual Summer School for Lawyers, What's with THAT Character?: Demystifying Character and Habit Evidence - The Reality Show, presented with Scott Fruge', Frank Holthaus, and Edward J. Walters, Jr., June 2006 - LSBA 24th Annual Summer School for Lawyers, The Privilege is All Yours: The Exercise, Defense, and Waiver of Testimonial Privileges in State and Federal Court, June 2008 - LSBA, New York Multi Topic Seminar, The Intersection of Ethics and Malpractice, presented with Christine Lipsey, November 2009 - LSBA, New York Multi Topic Seminar, "That's ridiculous
- We're leaving." - Tested Techniques for Achieving Maximum Success in Mediation, presented with Ed Walters, November 2011
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Patterson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Patterson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baton Rouge.
Business & Corporate Law in Baton Rouge
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Baton Rouge
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Mediation & Arbitration in Baton Rouge
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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 Michael A. Patterson
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 Michael A. Patterson's practice in the field of business, construction, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael A. Patterson brings 55+ 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. Court of Appeals, Fifth, and District of Columbia, Michael A. Patterson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and adr, Michael A. Patterson 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 Michael A. Patterson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael A. Patterson Handles in Baton Rouge
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