David J. Creighton
Associate
contact information
direct: 985-246-7433
fax: 504-581-4069
408 N. Columbia Street
Covington, LA 70433-2900

biography
David J. Creighton is a native of Covington and an associate in the firm’s Covington office. His primary practice consists of insurance defense, corporate defense, and labor law.
He graduated from Louisiana State University with a B.A. History with a concentration in Political Science in 2010, and was a member of the LSU Honors College. He is a 2014 graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law. At Loyola, David served as class representative of the evening division, and received the runner up academic excellence awards in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law courses.
David practiced complex personal injury litigation and corporate defense for seven years before joining the firm in 2022. He also has experience in representing many businesses in labor law defense, and general business and legal advisement, and has made appearances before the Louisiana Supreme Court and several federal courts in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
David is an active member of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before all Louisiana State Courts and all Louisiana United States District Courts.
education
Jesuit High School (Magna Cum Laude 2006)
Louisiana State University (B.A. History/Political Science)
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D. 2014)
professional associations
22nd Judicial District Court Bar Assocation
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

