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Kenneth Henry Hooks III
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Biography
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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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Louisiana for 28 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Dodson & Hooks, APLC
112 Founders Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810-3824
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Melissa | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Exceptional
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 anonymous | September 09, 2013
Outstanding Attorney
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...
Kenneth Henry Hooks III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mr. Hooks. He is perhaps the most knowledgeable lawyer in the area Admiralty and Maritime litigation."
"I endorse Kenneth. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Glenn Lieberman
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Partner, Dodson & Hooks, APLC
Associations
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Member
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Member
Louisiana State Bar Association
Member
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Louisiana Association for Justice
Board of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
Spruel v. Bell of Baton Rouge
Confidential Settlement in the millions of dollars.
Education
1997
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Southeastern Louisiana University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers