Charles L. Chassaignac, IV
Partner
contact information
direct: (225) 336-8913
fax: (225) 336-8930
301 St. Charles Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5948

biography
Charles L. “Chase” Chassaignac, IV is the Firm’s Managing Partner. He joined the firm in 1991. His practice includes the defense of insurance companies in personal injury, insurance coverage, toxic tort, premises liability, products liability, excess insurance, property and bad faith/extra contractual cases. He has defended litigants in most of the state district courts in Louisiana, all five of the state circuit courts of appeal, the Louisiana State Supreme Court, all three of the federal district courts in Louisiana and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. Chase practiced in the Firm’s New Orleans office from 1991 until 1999 when he opened and began managing the Firm’s Baton Rouge office. Chase is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbel. Born in Baton Rouge and raised in New Orleans, Chase and his wife Cherie Lorio Chassaignac, born and raised in Baton Rouge, now permanently reside in Baton Rouge with their three boys.
education
Louisiana State University, BSBA 1988
Louisiana State University, JD 1991
Admitted to the Bar: Louisiana, 1991
professional associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Federal Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
International Association of Defense Counsel
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
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

