James handles all types of personal injury matters, including car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, products liability, chemical exposures, homeowner claims, and more, while serving over one hundred clients across the state of Louisiana.
James practices exclusively in personal injury and property damage litigation. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in Louisiana, as well as all Louisiana federal courts including the Eastern District, Western District, Middle District, and 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is an active member of both the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Association for Justice.
James graduated with honors from Tulane University Law School where he excelled in insurance law and litigation based courses, earning the top grade in his class in Civil Litigation Skills and Strategy.
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13 years | 75 cases
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Acquired: 2012
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1100 Poydras Street, Suite 2815, New Orleans, LA, 70163-2810
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Posted by TR | September 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Michael | December 21, 2014
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...
Posted by Bruce | January 20, 2014
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...
Posted by Kristen | January 18, 2014
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...
Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2013
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...
"James combines hard work and tenacity with being a genuine "people person" who cares about his clients."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
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
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
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - Present
The National Trial LawyersAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
$4.34 million
$1.48 million jury verdict
$3.75 million jury award
$825,000.00 settlement
$400,000.00 settlement
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
2013
English
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Was driving a friend's car and was rear ended, but im not insured. What will happen?
03 Apr 2014
I stepped on a nail at home depot last week.nail went through my shoe into my foot not deep but had to limb out n tried to pull
11 Nov 2013