Louisiana Trial Lawyers
The law firm of Manasseh, Gill, Knipe, & Bélanger is rooted into the legacy of one of Louisianas great trial lawyers. For over 20 years, we have sought justice for our clients regardless of their case size, because we realize each case is important to our individual client.
During that time, we have steadily grown in number and reputation. We provide the both highest quality representation and professional standards in and out of the courtroom.
We are committed to continue providing excellent service for many decades to come and are eager to meet the needs of our growing community.
Meet Our Team of Attorneys
James P. Manasseh, a 1988 graduate of the LSU Law Center and a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Louisiana Supreme Court…
A Martindale-Hubbell recipient, William Robert (“Robby”) Gill, a 1990 graduate of the Southern University Law Center and a member of the Louisiana Bar…
James G. Knipe III joined the firm in 2002 and devotes his practive to both criminal defense and personal injury cases. After obtaining a degree in History at Louisiana State University…
André Bélanger, a graduate of Loyola University, is a highly-respected criminal defense attorney serving the people of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and surrounding areas of Ascension Parish and New Orleans…
Ian F. Hipwell has recently joined the firm after having retired in 2010 from the United States Department of Justice, where served as an Assistant United States Attorney…
John Di Giulio, an AV rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell is one of the most respected criminal trial lawyers in Louisiana…
Yigal Bander was born in New York City and grew up in Michigan. He moved back to New York with his family when he was 12. Yigal has a lifelong interest in community affairs and commitment to social justice . . .
Scott H. Nettles grew up in Holden, Louisiana. He attended Tulane University in New Orleans where, in 2007, he graduated magna cum laude from the A.B. Freeman School…
Tanner C. Woods relocated to the Baton Rouge area to join Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC in 2018. Raised on a cotton farm in a small town outside of Shreveport, Tanner attended Tulane University on full scholarship and received a scholarship to attend Loyola University law school . . .
