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Attorney Kenneth H. Hooks III focuses his practice on providing excellent representation to the few clients chosen by the section’s rigorous case selection. Kenny has practiced international maritime law for over 13 years as well as prosecuting horrific injury claims as a result of crashes, explosion burns, work place injuries and deaths, hospital errors and very large commercial claims all on a pure contingency basis. Mr. Hooks helps bring justice to individuals, businesses and professionals who have been wronged by others through both state and federal courts in Louisiana and throughout the United States as well as internationally.
Mr. Hooks’ practice has been built on the trust of other lawyers who refer and partner with him to represent the catastrophically injured and families of individuals, Jones Act Seamen, offshore workers, who have been seriously injured or wrongfully killed. Mr. Hooks has successfully represented clients and has collected tens of millions of dollars for clients who have been seriously burned, paralyzed, brain damaged, drowning victims and killed.
Mr. Hooks is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Baton Rouge Bar Association, American and Louisiana Association of Justice, the Maritime Law Association.
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112 Founders Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810-3824
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Posted by Shane | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Kenny Hooks helped me when no one else would even talk to me. He told me its not going to be an over night matter just be patient, so I sat still and I trusted him. Kenny and his firm was there for me as more than just my attorney, they treated me like family. They did a lot of leg work, and got t...
Posted by Melissa | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Hooks spent many hours discussing every aspect of my very difficult case. He is very insightful, sincere and compassionate. He communicated his opinions, (positives and negatives) so that I was able to make appropriate decisions going forth. I have many friends who are attorneys (several in m...
Posted by Karisa | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Kenny is a great lawyer. I feel that he truly cares about the clients that he represents. He is friendly, but also very professional. My case went to trial and I felt that Kenny prepared me well. Kenny worked many hours with me reviewing my case and helping me to know what to expect at trial. Kenny a...
Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2013
We have worked closely with Mr. Hooks on numerous legal matters for more than 8 years. Mr. Hooks is an outstanding lawyer who possesses extensive knowledge of the law. He has sound judgment and exceptionally strong negotiation skills. Mr. Hooks is always approachable, patient and always atten...
Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2012
I was please with the outcome of my case. However I'm thinking maybe it would've been better if we went to trail but its always risks in taking that route, so I stood by faith and his "Hook'em Hooks" works. I mean, I never had a set number that I wanted to settle for. Just wanted it to be fair and in...
"I endorse Mr. Hooks. He is perhaps the most knowledgeable lawyer in the area Admiralty and Maritime litigation."
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1996 - Present
Partner, Dodson & Hooks, APLC
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Confidential Settlement in the millions of dollars.
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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