Douglas Michael Chapoton

Douglas Michael Chapoton

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Wills & Living Wills, Estate Planning

7967 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA

About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Insurance 35%

Insurance Defense and Company Liability Defense

27 years

35%
Personal Injury 35%

Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents, Slip and Fall Cases

27 years

35%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Drafting Wills, Living Wills, and Power of Attorneys. Successions

27 years

20%
Estate Planning 10%

Successions, Donations, and Asset Protection

27 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 27 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Powers, Sellers & Chapoton, LLP

7967 Office Park Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809-7646

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Douglas Michael Chapoton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Keith | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Doug Is Great!

Doug has handled several legal issues for me and several other issues for people that I've referred to him. I've always been satisfied, and so has everyone that I've sent to him. The easiest referral for Doug is sending him someone that hasn't filed a living will yet. Everyone needs one. Definite...ly do NOT hesitate to use Doug. If he can't help, he will refer you to someone that can!

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2015

Would hire again in a heartbeat!

Doug did a fantastic job in resolving a real estate situation we encountered. Our contractor was unable to complete the build our home but did not return our deposit. Doug fought for us and we were awarded every penny of our deposit plus legal fees! He returns phone calls personally and responds t...o emails quickly (usually the same day). We would definitely hire him again and have been referring friends to his office.

Posted by Ken | June 9, 2015

Administration of Estates/Successions

I am a CPA. I have worked with Doug to complete the probate process for several estates. Doug is the most efficient attorney I have had the privilege to work with in completing the probate process. He understands the administrative procedures and works diligently to expedite their completion. His... understanding of the tax filling requirements for estates and trusts is one of the main reasons for his efficiency. He gets the necessary experts (appraisers, accountants etc.) involved early in the process to ensure timely filing of the tax returns required to complete the probate process.

Posted by Keith | June 2, 2015

Doug is great!

My wife and I have used Doug for several different legal matters. All have been handled professionally and efficiently. I highly recommend Doug and his firm to anyone that needs legal representation!

Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2015

Civil Case

Doug represents my family member who was assaulted. He has kept in touch and has let us know what we can expect in the future with the case. He is very easy to get in touch with and answers all our questions knowledgeably, keeping us informed. I have been very pleased with his services and highly ...recommend him to anyone needing representation!

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Douglas Michael Chapoton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Louis Cosenza

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug doesn't have to advertise to get clients. His reputation as an effective trial lawyer in the Baton Rouge legal community is well known and deserved. I recommend Mr. Chapoton without hesitation."

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Louis Cosenza

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Matindale-Hubbel

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Powers, Sellers, & Chapoton

1998 - 2004

Attorney, Stacey Moak & Associates

Associations

1998 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

Baton Rouge Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Louisiana State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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