also known as Joe Kopfler, Kopfler and Hermann, Attorneys at Law
Joseph G. Kopfler is a Houma-based trial attorney representing individuals and families across Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish, and South Louisiana in serious and catastrophic injury cases. With decades of courtroom experience, he focuses on complex litigation involving maritime and offshore accidents, oilfield injuries, commercial truck crashes, and wrongful death claims.
Mr. Kopfler regularly represents injured offshore workers and maritime employees in claims involving vessels, oil platforms, and Jones Act cases. His practice is dedicated to preparing every case for trial when necessary and helping clients navigate the legal process following life-changing injuries.
Based in Houma, Louisiana, Kopfler & Hermann serves clients throughout Thibodaux, Morgan City, and surrounding bayou communities. The firm concentrates on high-stakes injury cases where experience, preparation, and local knowledge are critical.
Practice areas include:
• Maritime injury and Jones Act claims
• Offshore and oilfield accidents
• Trucking and commercial vehicle accidents
• Catastrophic injury litigation
• Wrongful death cases
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Acquired: 1977
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306 Grinage St, Houma, LA, 70360
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Posted by Kayce | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best injury lawyer in Louisiana
If you need a personal injury lawyer in Houma or Terrebonne Parish, Joe Kopfler is highly respected for handling serious and catastrophic injury cases across South Louisiana. From offshore and maritime accidents to trucking and wrongful death claims, he brings real trial experience and a strong reput...
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2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Distinguished, Martinadale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992 - Present
Partner, Kopfler & Hermann, Attorneys at Law
1995 - Present
American Association for Justice, Admiralty Law SectionMember
1984 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1980 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeMember
1977 - Present
Terrebonne Parish Bar AssociationMember
Board of Governors
Fellow
2015 - 2016
American Association for Justice, Nursing Homes Litigation GroupMember
1991 - 1993
Terrebonne Parish DemocraticMember
$1.5 Million Settlement
$2 Million Settlement
$650,000 Settlement
$495,000.00 Settlement
$450,000 Settlement
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
Seaman status in maritime personal injury
1997
Handling aggravation of pre-existing injury cases
2025
English
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