Free Consultation: (800) 374-8422Tap to Call This Lawyer
Jimmy Simien

Jimmy Simien

Simien & Simien LLC
  • Maritime Law, Construction Law, Civil Rights ...
  • Louisiana
Badges
Claimed Lawyer ProfileSocial Media
Biography

In 1989, Jimmy began the firm of Simien & Simien, LLC with emphasis on Admiralty and Maritime, Class Actions, Constitutional Law, Criminal Defense, Mass Tort, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and other major litigation. Other areas in which the firm has extensive experience include Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Claims, Constitutional Law, Bankruptcy, Commercial Law and limited Criminal Defense matters. During his tenure with the firm, Jimmy was chosen by his peers to be section chief of the ATLA Litigation Committee involving CCA (Chromated Cooper Arsenate) Wood. The focus of that Committee was on litigation pertaining to CCA pressure treated wood, which leaked toxic substances on consumer/end users and onto their property. This appointment stemmed from Jimmy’s pioneering work on some national litigation and other cases from around the country involving CCA wood. Jimmy Simien has handled complex cases involving serious and debilitating personal injuries to children, including brain injuries and near drownings. He is a contributing author to Children and Injuries, Copyrighted 2001 and published by Lawyer and Judges Publishing Inc. Jimmy has also written articles on environmental and toxic tort issues. Following Jimmy’s graduation from law school, he received a one-year appointment as a Civil District Court law clerk in the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge, La. He was then offered the position as an Assistant Attorney General by the Louisiana Attorney General and the Louisiana Department of Justice. Jimmy worked in both the civil and criminal divisions, while working for the Department of Justice. He started with the Department as a white collar crime prosecutor in the Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and later as a civil lawyer in the Department of Justice’s Civil Division. During his tenure at the Department of Justice, he was involved in complex litigation that required the organization and collection for use at trial of massive docum

Practice Areas
    Maritime Law
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Civil Rights
    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Additional Practice Areas
  • Class Actions
  • Constitutional Law
  • Mass Tort
  • Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Attorney Jimmy Simien always offers 100% Free consultations
  • Contingent Fees
    The Simien & Simien law firm accepts clients on a contingency fee basis.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
Placeholder image for jurisdictions.
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Lawyer / Attorney
Simien & Simien
Current
Education
McNeese State University
B.A.
McNeese State University Logo
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
J.D.
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University Logo
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar
Member
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
American Trial Lawyers Association
Current
Placeholder image for professional associations.
Publications
Articles & Publications
Contributing author to Children and Injuries
Lawyer and Judges Publishing Inc
Websites & Blogs
Website
Texas & Louisiana Personal Injury Attorneys
Blog
Website Blog
Contact & Map
Lake Charles Office
626 Broad Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Toll-Free: (800) 374-8422
Telephone: (337) 436-2121
Baton Rouge Office
7908 Wrenwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Toll-Free: (800) 374-8422
Telephone: (225) 224-2222
Fax: (225) 932-9286