Michelle L. Ducote
Associate
contact information
direct: 504-412-6240
fax: 504-581-4069
704 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, 70130-3774

biography
Michelle Ducote was born and raised in New Orleans.
Prior to joining the firm as an associate, she clerked for a district court Judge. While in law school, she worked in the low-income taxpayer clinic as a student advocate.
Her practice primarily consists of defending insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury cases.
education
Tulane University – Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies in Business (2011)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock – Juris Doctorate (2015)
Admitted to the Bar: 2017
professional associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
American 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

