The law firm of Manasseh, Gill, Knipe, & Bélanger is rooted into the legacy of one of Louisiana’s 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.
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…
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 . . .
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…
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 joined the team at Manasseh, Gill, Knipe & Belanger, PLC in 2018 with a primary focus on protecting people and their property from government overreach. . .
Jay M. Futrell is originally from Memphis, Tennessee. He joined the United State Air Force in 1996 and rose to the rank of Technical Sergeant and team leader in Explosive Ordnance Disp…
Frank Breaux has deep roots in South Louisiana and is a graduate of Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge. After his graduation from Birmingham-Southern College, Frank attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. . .
Meredith Hamblen Wallace joined the firm after serving as a judicial law clerk at the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge, where she clerked for both Judge Timothy E. Kelley and Judge Lo. . .