Matthew P. Roth
Associate
contact information
direct: (225) 448-0923
fax: 225-448-0924
301 St. Charles Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5948

biography
Matthew Roth is an associate in the Baton Rouge office, and joined the firm in 2018. His practice focuses on the defense of insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury, insurance coverage, premises liability, products liability, and bad faith/extra contractual cases. He is admitted to practice with the Louisiana State Bar as well as the United States Middle District Court of Louisiana.
Matthew graduated from Louisiana State University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Art in English and minor degrees in French and Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2016. As a law student, Matthew earned the CALI Award for Excellence in Local Government Law, served as Vice President of Internal Competition on the Trial Advocacy Board, and earned multiple appearances at the American Bar Association’s Arbitration Competition National Round with LSU’s ABA Arbitration Team, a team which he continues to help coach.
Born in Hammond and raised in St. Amant, Matthew and his wife Brandi, born and raised in St. Amant, permanently reside in Ascension Parish with their son, Rowan.
education
Louisiana State University (B.A., English 2012)
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (J.D., D.C.L. 2016)
Admitted to the Bar 2017
professional associations
American Bar Association
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

