Samuel P. Baumgartner
Partner
contact information
direct: 985-246-7460
fax: 985-246-7461
408 N. Columbia Street
Covington, La 70433-2920
biography
Sam Baumgartner is a native of Abita Springs and is a partner in the firm’s Covington office. His primary practice consists of defending insurance companies and their insureds in personal injury, property and fraud cases.
Prior to attending law school Sam served in the United States Marine Corps. During that time, he completed several tours of duty in Iraq’s Anbar Province. He was selected as the 2008 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for 4th Amphibious Assault Battalion, the 2008 Marine of the Year for 4th Marine Division and the 2009 Marine of the Year for the 4th Marine Division Association, whose membership is comprised of World War II veterans who served in the pacific theater. Sam was honorably discharged as a sergeant in 2009.
Sam continues to serve his community and fellow veterans. While in law school, he was a member of the Veterans Law Society at Loyola, and is currently a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (NOLA VFW). He assists in putting on their veteran’s law clinic, which provides pro bono legal services to indigent veterans in the New Orleans area.
He is also a member of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association.
education
St. Pauls High School, Covington, La (2002)
University of Mississippi (B.A. English 2007)
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D. 2014)
Admitted to Bar: 2014
professional associations
Greater Covington 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
