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I have devoted my career to defending those accused of crime and to obtaining recovery for those injured due to the fault others.
As a criminal trial lawyer I have successfully litigated cases as small as municipal court misdemeanors through the most consequential involving large quantities of narcotics, federal gun offenses or homicide.
During my undergraduate years at LSU and through law school at Southern University Law Center, I worked for personal injury firms that specialized in representing victims that suffered significant personal injuries. I took that experience with me when I joined our firm in 2004 and becoming a partner in 2006.
I am a lifetime member of Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. I am one of a very few attorneys in the State of Louisiana that have been asked to be a member of the National College of DUI Defense. I am also an active member of the Baton Rouge Bar of Criminal Justice.
I have been a guest speaker at seminars hosted by the Louisiana Public Defender Board, The Baton Rouge Association of Woman Attorneys and the Baton Rouge Bar Association, Family Law Section.
Through my criminal defense practice, I developed specializations in the following:
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8075 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809-7675
28655 Charlie-Watts Rd., Livingston, LA, 70754
6119 Royal Palms Dr., Gonzales, LA, 70737
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Taylor | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Strongly Recommended / Great Trial attorney
After consulting with several attorneys; I chose to hire Mr. Knipe to defend me in my DWI case. He was very knowledgeable on all parts of the process. The time spand from my first consultation to the next meeting at my court date; was several months apart. After just one meeting he retained all the i...
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney who is well-respected by his colleagues and gets great results for his clients. He has received recognition from his peers for his excellent work as a DWI lawyer, and I would highly recommend him for any criminal defense or personal injury case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is one of my law partners and began working for me as a law clerk. He is truly one of the finest lawyers and people that I know. His judgement and knowledge is superior. He is hard working and dedicated to finding suceesf results for his clients. He can handle complex criminal cases and complicated personal injury cases. He is also one of the top DWI lawyers in Louisiana. I am fortunate to have him as a law partner."
"Jim is both a criminal defense attorney and a personal injury attorney. I have known Jim since before he was sworn in as an attorney. Jim and I now work together as co-counsel in numerous personal injury cases. I refer cases to Jim and Jim refers cases to me. Jim is one of the most efficient attorneys I know in that he will settle cases, if possible, as quickly as possible. And, if the other side, refuses to settle, Jim will try the case, as quickly as possible. And, recently, Jim obtained a wonderful result in a personal injury case from a jury, after the defendants refused to settle. I give Jim my highest recommendation. Lindsey J. Leavoy"
"I'm proud to have Jim as my law partner. He is considered one of the top DWI attorneys in the state and, through his mastery of the rules and regulations unique to this practice area, he is able to achieve amazing results for his clients that your "routine" criminal defense attorney couldn't accomplish. But, Jim's practice isn't limited to DWI work. He gets amazing results in front of juries as well. Recently, he obtained a 6 figure jury verdict in a personal injury case. Many attorneys position themselves as civil trial lawyers but few have the jury award to prove it."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim has already established himself in the Baton Rouge community as one of our finest DWI criminal defense attorneys. Recently named as a "Rising Star" Super Lawyer by his professional peers is of no surprise to me based upon my daily observations of his detailed preparation and research. Jim can be counted on by your family to defend zealously the claims by the police. I highly recommend Jim for you to call to protect your loved one who may be in danger of going to jail and having their reputation smeared and even ruined by criminal charges."
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2019
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers
2018
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers
2017
Fastes Growing Tiger Businesses, LSU Top 100
2014
Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses, LSU Top 100
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
President's Award of Appreciation, Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2004 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC
2008 - Present
National College of DUI Defense
2005 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2005 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar of Criminal Justice
2004 - Present
Louisiana State Bar Association
2004 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Verdict in favor of plaintiff, award: $200,584.00
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Creative Ways to Win
2015
Criminal Defense of DWI Cases
2014
Defending a Client in Domestic Violence Proceedings
2014
DWI
2012
DWI Defense Strategies
2016
2015
2014
2014
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