James G. Knipe III

James G. Knipe III joined the firm in 2002 and specializes in both criminal defense and personal injury cases. After obtaining a degree in History at Louisiana State University (LSU), Mr. Knipe went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the Southern University Law Center. Mr. Knipe continues to build upon his legal education by attending periodic seminars related to new laws and legislation and to teach others through his membership with the local chapter of the American Inns of Court. As an alumnus of Catholic High School of Baton Rouge and as a member of several local professional organizations, Mr. Knipe has established and maintains many ties to the Baton Rouge community. A family man, Mr. Knipe understands his clients' priorities and protects those things that are most important. Mr. Knipe enjoys practicing in many areas of law and has successfully argued cases in both criminal and civil courtrooms. Recently, Mr. Knipe was named as a "Rising Star" in the practice area of Criminal Defense in a 2013 edition of Super Lawyers Magazine. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees James G. Knipe III included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About James G. Knipe III Included on the 2026Louisiana Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2014 Louisiana Super Lawyers list 2013 Louisiana Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Louisiana, 2004
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

• Dean Henry George McMahon Inns of Court, 2004 - Present (Barrister)
• Baton Rouge Bar of Criminal Justice, 2006 - Present
• National College for DUI Defense (Member)
• Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Delta Kappa Epsilon