Adrianne L. Baumgartner
Of-Counsel
contact information
direct: 985-246-7430
fax: 985-246-7431
408 N. Columbia Street
Covington, La 70433-2920

biography
Adrianne Landry Baumgartner has been a member of the firm since 1978 with a litigation practice in the areas of personal injury and insurance defense. She has tried numerous judge and jury trials representing many personal lines and commercial carriers along with their insureds in automobile and premise liability cases. Over the years her practice has also focused on the defense of insurance companies in bad faith/extra contractual cases. She has lectured as well as appeared on many panels over the years for various clients and organizations on a variety of subjects involving personal injury, coverage and litigation tactics. Initially practicing in the New Orleans office she opened the Firm’s Covington office in 1982.
Adrianne has been a member of numerous Bar organizations including the Covington, New Orleans and Louisiana Bar Association. She serves on the Nominating Committee for the Louisiana State Bar Association as well as the Legislation Committee. She has served as a hearing officer for the Louisiana Disciplinary Board and is presently serving as a probation officer and fee dispute arbitrator. She has been active with the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel and served as its president in 2004-2005. She is a member of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys serving on the Executive Board from 2002 to 2005. She is also active in Defense Research Institute. She is presently serving on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry. She previously served on the Executive Council for LABI. She is a member of Claims Litigation Management. In 2011 she was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. She is a member of the West St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the Board of Directors of Support our War Heroes.
She is married to Robert P. Baumgartner and they have four children: Sam, Maggie, Will and Luke. She has been active in local and community activities having served on the St. Peter Parish School Board and the Stewardship Committee. She is a lector at St. Peter Catholic Church. In addition to Chamber of Commerce and Support Our War Heroes service, she is a member of the Renaissance Board at St. Paul’s School and the Covington Food Bank Board.
education
Newcomb College of Tulane University (BA 1975) Honors
Louisiana State University School of Law (1975-1976), Tulane University School of Law (Order by Coif JD 1978)
Admitted to the Bar: Louisiana (1978)
professional associations
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Greater Covington Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Louisiana State Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
areas of practice
Insurance
Throughout our history, Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, L.L.P has focused on the defense of every aspect of insurance law. Our firm has extensive experience in the areas of insurance law, insurance coverage litigation and insurance regulation. Our attorneys are well...... Read More
Premises Liability
From the merchant that becomes a defendant in a slip and fall claim, to the restaurant that faces a food borne illness claim, our attorneys have the experience to defend clients with a wide range of legal needs. Additionally, we...... Read More
Commercial
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson act as a continuous resource for our business clients. Our team is committed to helping you reach your business goals through prompt, effective solutions, team work and attention to detail. We assist our business...... Read More
Trucking
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson have handled complex litigation involving the shipping of goods over waterways, highways and rail. Our attorneys are well versed in environmental and toxic tort matters in order to assist our clients with today’s emphasis...... Read More
Estate Planning
Our experienced legal team at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson can assist you with legal matters and give you valuable advice to secure and protect your assets. We are thoroughly knowledgeable in dealing with the creation, protection and disposition of a...... Read More

