Yigal Bander

Yigal Bander

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 28 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Unknown

8075 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2006

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 28 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1997

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2006

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC

8075 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA, 70809

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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Yigal Bander's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Logan | April 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The Absolute Best

Yigal Bander represented me in a personal injury case about a year ago. I could not have been more happy with his work, he was always open to communication, worked around my complicated schedule, excelled in providing realistic timelines, and was extremely well prepared. He also excelled in making me... feel secure and prepared in every step of the process. I could not be more thankful to him and the team over at Manasseh and Gill.

Posted by TAMMY | January 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

You will NOT be disappointed in Mr. Bander!

I contacted Mr. Bander concerning a civil matter where a contractor had taken over 13,000.00 from me and refused to complete my work or refund any of my money. From the initial consultation all the way to the end of the trial, Mr. Yigal paid utmost attention to every detail I told him (and boy, I can... ramble) concerning my case. He is VERY PATIENT, kind, understanding and thorough. He was extremely confident and made me feel very comfortable. I never felt rushed when I spoke to him and he was very punctual in returning calls and/or emails. I knew from day one that I hired him, that I had made the right decision in an attorney. He is very laid back and down to earth and makes you feel that your case is #1 !! I love that!! He even opened his office on a football weekend to accommodate my schedule which is almost unheard of! You will definitely not be disappointed in hiring him!! BTW, HE WON OUR CASE!!

Posted by anonymous | February 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Bander is the Best!

I have been blessed to have Yigal Bander as my defense attorney. He defended me on a licensing board complaint regarding a serious but false allegation. This complaint had resulted in a 3-month suspension of my professional license, with possible full revocation of my license had he not aggressively ...and expertly defended my innocence. Upon engaging his legal services, Mr. Bander immediately jumped to my defense with strategic action, and he worked tirelessly until the matter was dismissed, and my license was fully restored. Throughout this highly stressful ordeal, he compassionately counseled me to keep strong and hopeful. It is noteworthy that prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Bander had been a licensed social worker. He genuinely cares. We developed a close working relationship, more like a good friendship than the typical attorney-client relationship. Yigal was always accessible and responsive to my calls, texts and/or emails, and very attentive to my concerns. Without his awesome defense, I know that I would likely no longer be in practice, which would have been personally devastating to me. I highly recommend Yigal and without any reservation. 5-stars just aren’t enough to convey the quality and effectiveness of his services. Bander is simply the Best!

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Excellent Legal Representation

I was very impressed with the legal representation for my consumer rights case. Initially I was skeptical due to the Criminal, Personal Injury and Educational Rights background of Mr. Yigal Bander. However, his consultation showed a very astute, confident and quality lawyer with extensive legal kno...wledge, so I chose his representation. There are no regrets after communicating with Mr Bander, as he walked me thru my case and answered all questions without a hitch. I was never out of the loop with my case, nor did I have to chase him for response. Which made him humanistic, and not just a legal dictionary. What I appreciate the most about Mr. Bander is his responsive nature to return my calls, and his dedication to my case from beginning to end. I never felt like just a number. "I was a real client." At times the stress level of case took a toll on me, but after talking with Mr. Yigal Bander, I became relieved. He showed outstanding intellect and explained legalities about my case from both, a win or lose perspective. Although, I never had to show in court, I decided to sit in on a hearing to watch Mr Bander in action. I left even more confident, and saw a man who gave all he had to my case. Never did I attend another hearing, and after a lengthy litigation process, I am proud to announce that my case was dismissed. Kudos to Mr. Bander, I highly recommend his legal expertise. If you want a well qualified and experienced attorney, "Yigal Bander is one of the BEST!"

Posted by Courtney | March 20, 2015

Professional and Knowledgeable

Yigal made us feel very comfortable. He also let us know every option available concerning our case. I was also impressed with how quickly he responded to any requests and inquiries. An overall good experience.

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Yigal Bander's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randy Ligh

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have know Yigal since he was licensed in Louisiana. We have had a few matters in which we were on opposite sides and he always represented his client(s) in a professional manner all the while protecting the interests of his client. Through the years I have also used Yigal as a resource as he continues to remain knowledgeable in his fields of practice."

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Scott Nettles

Unknown lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Yigal is an extremely intelligent and knowledgeable attorney. He is respected in the legal community for his professionalism and for his expertise in handling criminal and civil cases. He is always pleasant to work with, and he gets great results for his clients."

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Scott Nettles

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Samuel Rhorer

Personal injury lawyer

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Josephine Heller

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Baton Rouge Bar Association

Member

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Louisiana Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Reno v. East Baton Rouge Parish School Board

Beat motion to dismiss, then obtained favorable consent judgment.

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Education

1997

Louisiana State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Louisiana State University

M.S.W.

1975

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Baton Rouge Paralegal Assoc. mtg.

How to Keep Your Attorney Out of Trouble

2013

NBI CLE

The Medicare "Super Lien" and Other Liens

2013

Louisiana Association for Justice Webinar

Ethics

2013

"Dirty Litigation Tactics"-NBI CLE

Ethics and Professionalism

2012

NBI CLE

Legal Ethics and Professionalism for Everyday Practice

2011

Natchitoches Bar Association

Rule 1.15

2009

Louisiana Association for Justice Webinar

Ethics of Liens, Subrogation, Medicare, and Medicaid

2009

Baton Rouge Bar Assoc. CLE

Liens and Subrogation Claims

2008

Louisiana Association for Justice CLE

Liens, Subrogation, and Rule 1.15

2008

23rd JDC Bar Association CLE

Liens and Subrogation Claims

Publications

2013

National Business Institute Seminar The Medicare ‘Super Lien’ and Other Liens Simplified

2013

Around the Bar (Baton Rouge Bar Association) Seizure Exemptions in a Nutshell

2013

Around the Bar (Baton Rouge Bar Association) Courts Nix Balance Billing

2012

National Business Institute Seminar “Legal Ethics and Professionalism for Everyday Practice

2010

Around the Bar (Baton Rouge Bar Association) Medicare and Medicaid for Lawyers

2008

Louisiana Association for Justice Liens, Subrogation, Reimbursement and Rule 1.15

2007

National Business Institute Seminar A Practical Guide to Motions Practice

2006

Louisiana Advocates (LAJ) Good News, Great News, and No News at All: U.S. Supreme Court Decides Three Health Insurance Reimbursement Cases

2002

Louisiana Advocates (LAJ) Great-West is Great News

1991

Louisiana Law Review United States v. Posado: The Fifth Circuit Applies Daubert to Polygraph Evidence

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