Atty. Virginia Yoder Dodd

Atty. Virginia Yoder Dodd

Ms. Virginia Yoder Dodd is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, health care litigation, insurance defense and 1 other area of law.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (225) 910-8196

Profile Summary

About Virginia Yoder Dodd at a glance

Virginia Yoder Dodd is a Partner based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1997). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1997) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Virginia Yoder Dodd is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, health care litigation, insurance defense and 1 other area of law
  • Virginia Yoder received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Virginia Yoder practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in Baton Rouge, LA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Virginia Yoder Dodd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Virginia Yoder Dodd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Virginia Yoder Dodd is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Virginia Yoder Dodd is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Virginia Yoder Dodd is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Virginia Yoder Dodd is one of 109,871 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Virginia Yoder Dodd

Where is Virginia Yoder Dodd's law office located?
Virginia Yoder Dodd's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Phelps Dunbar LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Virginia Yoder Dodd handle?
Virginia Yoder Dodd focuses on personal injury, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Virginia Yoder Dodd practiced law?
Virginia Yoder Dodd has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Virginia Yoder Dodd go to law school?
Virginia Yoder Dodd earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Virginia Yoder Dodd for a consultation?
You can contact Virginia Yoder Dodd 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 Virginia Yoder Dodd received?
Virginia Yoder Dodd's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1997
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1997

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