James Francis Flinn

James Francis Flinn

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer at New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident ... +2 more

1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2815, New Orleans, LA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

12 years

40%
Personal Injury 40%

13 years | 75 cases

40%
Admiralty and Maritime 5%

12 years | 5 cases

5%
Brain Injury 5%

12 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 13 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2012

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

James Flinn, Attorney at Law

1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2815, New Orleans, LA, 70163-2810

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James Francis Flinn's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
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Posted by TR | September 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic through and through

James and the team around him—Brandi and Phyllis et al—will see that you reach justice in dealing with insurance companies. We were rear-ended on an I-10 overpass and the other driver essentially fled the scene. Mr. Flinn and his colleagues saw that this stressful and uncertain situation was properly... and thoroughly resolved and left us with utmost confidence in their handling of the case. Keep in mind that these cases don't resolve themselves immediately. If you are willing to be patient, know that James and his colleagues at the Voorhies firm will fight for you each step of the way. At the end of the saga that began with being collided into on the interstate, we are sincerely relieved and thankful that James was there to work with us. He and those around him bring a rare sense of care and compassion for the client balanced with a sense of fierce determination in getting a fair settlement from the insurance companies. Thank you James, Brandi, Phyllis, et al for your hard and surefooted work.

Posted by Michael | December 21, 2014

Excellent settlement for my auto accident

James handled my car accident case this past year against two different insurance companies. He is the best. Hands down the most responsive, and easy to work with attorney. He answered my calls right away, and really took the time to explain things to me throughout the case so I felt comfortable w...ith our strategy and everything that was happening. He was able to settle my case just this past month for more than ten times what I was originally offered by the first insurance company. I would recommend him to anyone that wants a hard-working and trustworthy attorney for their auto accident claim.

Posted by Bruce | January 20, 2014

Smart lawyer took care of my accident case.

James is an intelligent lawyer and looks out for his clients above all else. I hired James after I was hit by a car in a parking lot. The other driver back up quickly without looking and knocked me to the ground. James was able to get all of my medical expenses paid for by the other driver's insu...rance company and I received a pain and suffering settlement as well that I was most pleased with. James made the whole process go smoothly, and always kept me informed. I hope I never have to deal with a car accident again, but if I do, I will surely give James a call.

Posted by Kristen | January 18, 2014

So glad I found James after I got in a car accident.

I was in a car accident about a year ago in New Orleans. My car actually rolled over and I was hurt pretty bad. The other driver involved in the accident was at fault, but the adjuster from their insurance company kept trying to find ways to blame me, and gave me such a hard time about paying for m...y medical bills, so I started looking for a lawyer. I am so glad that I found James. He took over, got the insurance company to back off, and was able to get me a great settlement that I was very happy with. James kept me updated throughout the process and did a really wonderful job of explaining all the different aspects of my case to me. It was easy to see that he genuinely takes a personal interest in his clients and wants to get them the best result possible. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that has been in an auto accident and needs a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2013

I Highly Recommend James Flinn!

My roommate and I hired James Flinn to resolve a dispute with our landlord. He was knowledgeable and forthright. James listened to our concerns and provided us with our options. Once we chose a course of action, he immediately went to work. He dealt with our problem thoroughly and promptly. He kept... us in the loop and the outcome was better than we could have hoped! I cannot thank James enough for all his hard work. I would absolutely recommend his services to anyone.

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James Francis Flinn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amanda Hunt

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James combines hard work and tenacity with being a genuine "people person" who cares about his clients."

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Emma Barnett

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Friend

"I have known James for over 6 years both personally and professionally and cannot say enough good things about him. James is honest, smart, hardworking, reliable and genuine. He is everything that you would look for in an attorney when struggling with the challenges of an accident or injury. He is committed to his clients, his friends and his family. He is a role model and a leader, and shows incredible character and intelligence in all that he does. I highly recommend James for any and all matters that you may need!"

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Rebecca Maisel

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is intelligent, personable, and professional. His experience in the courtroom and his ability to connect with clients make him an outstanding attorney. I recommend James Flinn to anyone in pursuit of justice."

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Georgia Ainsworth

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"James is professional, dedicated, and very talented."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Richard Voorhies

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. James has an exemplary track record of successfully representing injured plaintiff's. His sophisticated and aggressive style of prosecuting cases has consistently resulted in maximizing his client's recovery. James is an excellent all around lawyer, whom I fully endorse and hold in the highest regard."

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Spencer Schulz

General practice lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roderick Alvendia

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Voorhies

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Ecuyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2010

Highest Grade Distinction - Civil Litigation Skills and Strategy, Tulane University Law School

2010

Senior Fellow - Legal Research and Writing Seminar, Tulane University Law School

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, The Voorhies Law Firm

2011 - 2012

Law Clerk, Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest

2010 - 2010

Summer Associate, Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

2009 - 2011

Senior Law Clerk, The Law Offices of Stephen M. Wiles

Associations

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

New Orleans Bar Association

Attorney Member

2014 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Louisiana Association for Justice

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Commercial Truck Accident

$4.34 million

18 Wheeler Collision

$1.48 million jury verdict

Landlord/Tenant Jury Trial

$3.75 million jury award

Hurricane Damage Insurance Dispute

$825,000.00 settlement

Parking Lot Premises Liability Action

$400,000.00 settlement

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Education

2011

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Macalester College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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