Laura G. Welch
Associate
contact information
direct: (225) 448-0923
fax: 225-383-7900
301 St. Charles Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5948
biography
Laura “Laurie” Welch is an associate in the firm’s Baton Rouge office. She joined the firm in 2022. Her practice focuses on insurance defense and bad faith issues, and she has extensive motion practice experience in both state and federal courts.
Laurie graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Later she completed the LSU Paralegal Studies Program as an Honor Student and was selected to be a member of the program’s advisory committee.
While working for a Baton Rouge law firm, Laurie enrolled in Southern University Law Center’s Part-Time Evening Division where she graduated magna cum laude and the top student in her class. During law school, she served as an editor for the Southern University Law Review and received the CALI Award for Excellence in Security Devices.
education
Louisiana State University, B.S. December 1988
LSU Paralegal Studies Program, May 2005
Southern University Law Center, J.D. May 2010
Admitted to the Bar October 2010
professional associations
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Louisiana State 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
