About Knipe Law Firm
Knipe Law Firm, founded and led by Jim Knipe in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, provides experienced representation in both personal injury and criminal defense matters. Jim earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University in 2001 and his law degree from Southern University Law School in 2004, building a strong foundation for a legal career spanning over 20 years.
Knipe Law Firm represents clients in a wide range of cases, including criminal defense matters such as DUI charges, drug offenses, and felony cases, as well as personal injury claims involving car accidents, truck accidents, and wrongful death. With a focus on strategic advocacy and client-focused service, Knipe Law Firm is committed to protecting clients’ rights and guiding them through every stage of the legal process in Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas.
About James G. Knipe III
For more than two decades, James “Jim” G. Knipe III has represented Louisiana families and individuals during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Whether defending clients against serious criminal charges or helping them recover after life-changing injuries, Jim brings steady judgment, courtroom experience, and personal attention to every case. As founder of Knipe Law Firm, he brings more than two decades of criminal defense and personal injury experience to a smaller, client-focused practice where clients work directly with the attorney responsible for their case.
A Baton Rouge native, Jim understands the people, courts, and communities he serves.
Over the past 22 years, Jim has handled state, municipal, and federal criminal defense matters, as well as personal injury claims. His criminal defense experience spans a wide range of cases, including DWI, felony grade offenses, misdemeanors, driver’s license issues, homicide charges, and large-quantity narcotics prosecutions.
Jim is a graduate of Louisiana State University and the Southern University Law Center. He has tried cases in courtrooms across Louisiana and argued before the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and filed applications to the United States Supreme Court. In 2026, he opened Knipe Law Firm to give clients direct access to the attorney responsible for their case - from the first conversation through final resolution.
Outside the office, Jim lives in Baton Rouge with his wife, Candice, and their three children.
About James G. Knipe III
Education
J.D., Southern University Law Center
2004
B.A., Louisiana State University
2001
Catholic High School
1996
Education
J.D., Southern University Law Center
2004
B.A., Louisiana State University
2001
Catholic High School
1996
State v. Khrissel Tyler - acquittal on a second-degree murder charge
State v. Robert Kent - negligent-injuring conviction reversed on appeal
State v. Christopher Coupe - conditional release secured for a second-degree murder insanity acquittal
State v. Dearius Duheart - firearm suppressed after a traffic stop
State v. Anthony Thomas - post-conviction relief granted for a client serving a life sentence
Notable Criminal Defense Results in Baton Rouge
Notable Personal Injury Results in Baton Rouge
$1.08M
Federal Trial Verdict Against Loxdon Insurance Company
$1.0M
Successful Mediation With Allstate
$625K
Recovery From Progressive Northern Insurance
$650K
Recovery From Allstate
$600K
Recovery From Progressive Hawaii
$517.5K
Recovery From Arch Insurance
$385K
Recovery From Western World Insurance
$515K
Recovery From Progressive Paloverde Insurance
$1.08M
Federal Trial Verdict Against Loxdon Insurance Company
$1.0M
Successful Mediation With Allstate
$625K
Recovery From Progressive Northern Insurance
$650K
Recovery From Allstate
$600K
Recovery From Progressive Hawaii
$517.5K
Recovery From Arch Insurance
$385K
Recovery From Western World Insurance
$515K
Recovery From Progressive Paloverde Insurance
Professional Memberships & Community Involvement
What Courts Is Jim Knipe Admitted to Practice in?
2013
United States Supreme Court
2006
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circut
2004
All Louisiana State and Louisiana Federal Courts and Louisiana Supreme Court
2004 - 2026
Partner - Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger
2026 - Present
Founder & Attorney - Knipe Law Frm
Legal Experience
Legal Experience
2004 - 2026
Partner - Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger
2026 - Present
Founder & Attorney - Knipe Law Frm
Legal Experience
When the pressure is high, Jim is prepared to stand up for his clients with focus, experience, and determination. He approaches each case with careful preparation, clear communication, and a commitment to protecting his clients’ rights from the first conversation through the final resolution.
