About Jeffrey A.

Jeffrey A — Mitchell is a lawyer specializing in medical negligence claims, merchandise liability, and healthcare law. As a founding partner at The Cochran Firm in Metairie, Louisiana, he has dedicated over 3 many years to serving clients in those complicated legal regions. Born in Mobile, Alabama, on April 7, 1963, Mr. Mitchell's instructional adventure started at Louisiana State University, the place he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1985. His focus on regulation led him to LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center, the place he graduated with his Juris Doctor in 1989. During his time in law school, Mr.

Mitchell distinguished himself by receiving the Outstanding Oral Advocate award within the F. Lee Bailey National Moot Court Competition. His group achieved remarkable success, setting 2d nationally—evidence of his advocacy skills and legal acumen. This foundational experience laid the groundwork for his future profession, where he would turn out to be certainly one of about 13 lawyers in Louisiana board-certified in medical malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Mr. Mitchell's practice primarily makes a speciality of medical negligence claims cases, but his talent extends to automobile accidents, products legal responsibility, premises liability, and maritime law. His knowledge in these areas has earned him recognition as a main attorney in the field.

In the April 23, 2012, version of Newsweek Magazine, he used to be featured as one of the nation's top attorneys in medical malpractice. Furthermore, his constant excellence has ended in his inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America and Louisiana Super Lawyers from 2012 to 2019. Leadership roles were a significant aspect of Mr. Mitchell's career. He served because the Chairman of the Medical Malpractice Section for The Cochran Firm, demonstrating his dedication to advancing the practice area. Additionally, he held the role of Chairman of the Medical Malpractice Section of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association during the 2006-2007 time period. His involvement with the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Association for Justice in addition indicates his commitment to the legal community and the pursuit of justice for clients.

Mr. Mitchell is licensed to practice before various courts, including the Louisiana highest court and all Louisiana State District and Appellate Courts. He additionally practices within the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Western. Middle Districts of Louisiana, in addition to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the United States Court of Federal Claims. His workplace is conveniently located at 3850 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 1500, Metairie, LA 70002. For consultations, he may be reached at 504-309-5000, the place he continues to recommend for clients with the identical passion and dedication that has characterized his profession.

Education

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

J.D. | Law

1985

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

B.S. | Business

1981

Accepted Jurisdictions

Louisiana

Court Admissions

Louisiana Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1989
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. District Court · Admitted 1989
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana U.S. District Court · Admitted 1989
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana U.S. District Court · Admitted 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1989
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Admitted 1989

Types of Cases Handled

Medical Malpractice Products Liability Health Care Law

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appeal

Certifications & Awards

Board Certified In Medical Malpractice

American Board of Professional Liability Lawyers (http://www.abpla.org/index.php?d=webads&view=detail&id=198&practice=1&state=LA)

Professional Associations

Louisiana State Bar

has membership Current

The Cochran Firm

Chairman, Medical Malpractice Section 2006 - 2009

Louisiana Association for Justice

Chairman, Medical Malpractice Section 2006 - 2007

Office Locations

Main Office

 One Galleria Blvd., Suite 2130 Metairie LA 70001