$ 300-300 per hour
Rusty M. Messer
About Rusty
Biography
I believe that one of the most important skills a lawyer can have is the ability to listen. If I don't understand your needs and goals for a case we can never acheive a successful outcome. Before I went to law school I owned a small business in Baton Rouge and had hired lawyers on more than one occasion. It seemed that they never heard my concerns and I never knew what was going on in the cases. Because of that experience I make it important to hear the concerns of my clients and to keep them informed of the progress of their cases. The legal system is complex and if you are dealing with a legal issue you need to know that someone is on your side.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
85%
20 years
Criminal Defense
15%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 13 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Louisiana for 19 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Big River Trial Attorneys
4626 Sherwood Common Blvd., Suite 302, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816
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Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Immigration
Posted by Gerardo | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Gerardo Lua
Very professional environment, they helped me on various cases regarding immigration, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you Rusty & Lili !
Posted by AB | June 28, 2019 | Immigration
GC
Very nice guy, knowledgeable about immigration. I found him skill and knowledgeable. Thanks Mr. Rusty M. Messer. You people can use his service.
Rusty M. Messer's Lawyer Endorsements
"One of the few lawyers in our community who have successfully obtained a verdict in excess of seven figures within the arena of nursing home litigation. He is extremely competent in the areas of nursing home litigation and criminal defense. Please take the time to check his book "Surviving the Criminal Justice System"."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Don Williams
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
US News, Best Criminal Defense Attorney
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Federal Public Defender, Criminal Justice Act Panel Federal Defender
2007 - Present
Attorney, Rusty Messer & Associates
2013 - 2017
Assistant Public Defender, 23rd Judicial District
2006 - 2007
Attorney, McGlinchey Stafford
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, The District Attorneys office for the Middle District of Louisiana
Associations
2013 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationDelegate
2012 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar AssociationLawyer Referral
2007 - Present
Baton Rouge Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rear-end collision on interstate exit ramp
$100,000 plus costs
Cement truck pulled out in front of client.
$335,000
Education
2006
Southern University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Louisiana State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
2006
Southern University Law Review
Contributor
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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How do I request accommodations in court in regards to my TBI?
20 Sep 2022
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20 Sep 2022
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How long does it take to get answer for a bond reduction ?
20 Sep 2022