Av. John D. Ray

Av. 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.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 27 Yıl Deneyim 27 yıl
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Ray 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.

John D. Ray is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

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 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

John D. Ray is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Ray

Where is John D. Ray's law office located?
John D. Ray's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is The Ray Firm, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Ray handle?
John D. Ray focuses on personal injury, workers comp, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John D. Ray practiced law?
John D. Ray has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John D. Ray go to law school?
John D. Ray earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S. Psi, 1993).
How can I contact John D. Ray for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Ray 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 D. Ray received?
John D. Ray's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D.
Southern University Law Center
- 1997
B.S. Psi
Northwestern State University
- 1993

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Western and Middle District of Louisiana (inactive)
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal (inactive)
Admitted: 1999

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