Michael B. Scallan
Associate
contact information
direct: 225-336-8923
fax: 225-383-7900
301 St. Charles Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
biography
Michael B. Scallan is an associate in the firm’s Baton Rouge office. His practice includes the defense of insurance companies in personal injury, insurance coverage, premise liability, and bad faith/extra contractual cases.
As a native of Baton Rouge, Michael graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with B.S. in Sports Management. He earned his J.D. from Southern University Law Center, where he graduated cum laude. As a law student, Michael was awarded the CALI Award for Excellence in Legal Writing I, Legal Writing II, and Criminal Law. He was a member of the Southern University Law Review and was selected to serve as the Articles Editor. He also published an article titled “Painkillers for Profit Gains: How the Ninth Circuit’s Revival of Dent v. NFL Could Hold the League Liable for Long-Term Injuries Caused By Its Administration of Painkillers.”
Prior to joining the firm, he gained experience as an associate attorney at a personal injury firm in the Baton Rouge area.
education
Southeastern Louisiana University, B.S. 2015
Southern University Law Center, J.D. 2020
Bar Admission: Louisiana, 2020
professional associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Baton Rouge 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
