John R. "J. R." Whaley - Lawyer in Baton Rouge, LA

J. R. Whaley is a lawyer who represents individuals, businesses, and consumers in complex financial and personal injury cases. Over the course of the last several years, J. R. has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. He has won several million and multi-million-dollar individual verdicts and settlements.

J. R. has tried many cases and procedural issues in both state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as having argued in many appellate courts. In fact, J. R.'s legal abilities have gained notice by many judges before whom he has appeared. In a recent case involving «close, complex, and difficult issues,» a federal district judge wrote that «the attorneys on both sides presented their respective claims and defenses with exceptional skill, professionalism, and good faith.» After observing him in a jury trial, another federal judge remarked that J. R. exhibited «qualities that every lawyer should possess and display,» complimented his «demeanor and judgment» and stated that J. R. was «mature beyond his age.» A different federal judge recently ruled that J. R. was highly qualified to represent the interest of a class of insureds.

In addition to his busy litigation practice, J. R. regularly speaks to other attorneys and students on important legal issues and is a consistent contributor to legal publications throughout the country. He is also a teacher at the L.S.U Trial Advocacy Seminar which trains third year law students on trial practice. He serves as an adjunct professor of legal ethics for the LSU Paralegal Studies Program. Based on his work and expertise, J. R. is recognized by Martindale Hubbard as an AV Rated Attorney (the highest recognition possible) and been named Louisiana Super Lawyer? for over ten years.

J. R. is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Louisiana, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. J. R. is regularly admitted pro hac vice to many courts throughout the country. J. R. was graduated from L.S.U. with degrees in history and political science and was graduated from L.S.U. Law School, where he won the prestigious Flory Trial Competition during his senior year.

In addition to these professional engagements, and because he survived a house fire as a child, J. R. partners with his hometown fire department to advance fire safety through public appearances and sponsoring displays throughout the community. In memory of his brother who saved his family, J. R. gives college scholarships to children of firemen every spring.