James Gordon Knipe III

James Gordon Knipe III

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

8075 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 21 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2004

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC

8075 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809-7675

Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC

28655 Charlie-Watts Rd., Livingston, LA, 70754

Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC

6119 Royal Palms Dr., Gonzales, LA, 70737

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James Gordon Knipe III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trial Review

Jim is an excellent and ethical attorney with a tremendous understanding of the law. He was able to provide me with a defense that was the absolute truth. His knowledge of the information surrounding my case provided for a not guilty ruling from the judge. I'd recommend him to anyone!

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James Gordon Knipe III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Nettles

Unknown lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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James Manasseh

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Lindsey Leavoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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"

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André Bélanger

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Beau Brock

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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John Calmes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Nettles

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Manasseh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Caitlin Chugg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lindsey Leavoy

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC

Associations

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

Sample of Legal Cases

Jay Winters v. Allstate, et. al.,

Verdict in favor of plaintiff, award: $200,584.00

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Education

2004

Southern University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Louisiana State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Creative Ways to Win

2015

Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys

Criminal Defense of DWI Cases

2014

Baton Rouge Bar Association, Family Law Section

Defending a Client in Domestic Violence Proceedings

2014

Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys CLE

DWI

2012

Louisiana Public Defender Board

DWI Defense Strategies

Publications

2016

Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Presentation handout: Creative Ways to Win

2015

Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys Presentation handout: Criminal Defense of DWI Cases

2014

Baton Rouge Association of Women Attorneys Presentation handout: DWI

2014

Baton Rouge Bar Association, Family Law Section Presentation handout: Defending a Client in Domestic Violence Proceedings

Languages

English

Activity

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