P Heath Hattaway

Warning: Baxter Law employs attorney Paul “Heath” Hattaway, who mishandled my family law case. In my experience, he failed to properly file my out-of-state child-custody order with the Deschutes County Court and instead attached it as an exhibit. Communication and billing practices during my case wer...e troubling — my trust account balance dropped unexpectedly, and when I raised concerns, Mr. Hattaway withdrew from representation. Afterward, I learned that Mr. Hattaway was publicly disciplined by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board in 2024 for neglecting a client’s case, failing to communicate, and practicing law while ineligible. The Board found that his misconduct caused nearly $90,000 in damages to a client, and it imposed a 60-day suspension (fully deferred). You can read the official report here: Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board – In re: Paul H. Hattaway, Docket No. 24-DB-003 (Search by name or docket number on the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board website if the direct link changes.) Based on both my experience and his documented disciplinary history, I cannot recommend Mr. Hattaway or Baxter Law for family-law matters. If you are considering hiring this firm, review his disciplinary record and request detailed billing documentation to protect yourself and your case.