Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Baton Rouge Personal Injury Law Firm
Founded in 2005, Melancon Rimes has established itself as a trusted Baton Rouge law firm dedicated to compassionate and personalized legal representation. With over 50 combined years of litigation experience, our attorneys specialize in personal injury, workers' compensation, commercial litigation, appellate litigation, and family law. We prioritize direct client communication, tailored legal strategies, and aggressive pursuit of maximum compensation.Our team actively manages cases from start to finish, ensuring clients are informed and involved throughout the process. We operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay nothing unless we win their case. Our success is built on availability, personal connection, and leveraging the collective expertise of all attorneys in the firm to resolve cases effectively.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Commercial Litigation
Appellate Litigation
Family Law
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Providing tailored legal strategies specific to individual case needs
- Aggressively pursuing maximum compensation through trial preparation
- Maintaining direct and regular communication with clients throughout cases
- Operating on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Leveraging collective firm expertise for complex case resolution
What people say
Very professional
Cared about my situation
Best attorneys in Louisiana
Prompt communication
Outstanding work ethic
Services
Personal Injury
Our personal injury attorneys represent clients in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas for car accidents, truck collisions, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. We provide tailored legal strategies to secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain suffering. With extensive courtroom experience, we prepare every case for trial while pursuing fair settlements through negotiations.
Workers Compensation
We advocate for Louisiana workers injured on the job, handling claims for medical treatment coverage and wage replacement. Our attorneys navigate complex workers' compensation laws to challenge denied claims and ensure clients receive temporary or permanent disability benefits. We represent clients in disputes with employers and insurance companies across Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes.
Commercial Litigation
Our firm handles complex commercial litigation matters including breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation, and antitrust violations. We represent businesses in state and federal courts, focusing on protecting client interests through strategic litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our experience includes high-stakes cases involving millions in damages.
Appellate Litigation
We specialize in appellate court representation for civil cases, preparing comprehensive briefs and oral arguments before Louisiana appellate courts and the U.S. Fifth Circuit. Our attorneys identify legal errors from trial proceedings and craft persuasive arguments to overturn unfavorable decisions or uphold favorable outcomes.
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and property division matters with sensitivity to clients' emotional needs. We guide clients through complex legal processes while advocating for fair outcomes in child support, visitation rights, and community property disputes. The firm also handles protective orders and estate planning matters.
People
Jason L. Melancon
Partner
With over 20 years of litigation experience, Jason Melancon focuses on personal injury and commercial litigation. He has represented clients before the U.S. Supreme Court and state courts across multiple states, maintaining a strong track record in complex legal matters.
Robert C. Rimes
Partner
Robert Rimes brings extensive trial experience to the firm, specializing in workers' compensation and appellate litigation. He has successfully argued numerous cases in Louisiana appellate courts and is known for his meticulous approach to case preparation.
R. Lee Daquanno, Jr.
Partner
Lee Daquanno joined the firm after a decade of legal practice, focusing on family law and personal injury cases. Recognized for his client-centered approach, he has achieved significant settlements in medical malpractice and workplace injury claims.
Questions
Will my case go to court?
We prepare every case for trial but will pursue settlement if appropriate. Most cases resolve before trial through negotiations.
Can you provide past case examples?
Our website showcases successful verdicts and settlements, including a $16 million consumer fraud judgment and $1.5 million antitrust settlement.
What is Louisiana's personal injury statute of limitations?
You have two years from injury discovery to file a lawsuit. Consult an attorney promptly to protect your rights.
Do I need an attorney for my injury case?
If you've suffered significant injuries, an attorney improves your chances of fair compensation. We offer free consultations to evaluate your case.
How are your fees structured?
We work on contingency - you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
