David L. Colvin

David L. Colvin is a partner at the Colvin Law Firm in Gretna, Louisiana. He represents people, businesses, and municipalities in personal injury, insurance, business, and civil litigation matters. His practice includes catastrophic injury claims, hurricane and flood cases, trucking claims, medical malpractice, oil spill claims, municipal representation, land use disputes, and Jones Act and FELA claims. Clients rely on his guidance in complex disputes that require careful preparation and practical judgment.

Mr. Colvin graduated from Loyola University School of Law and the University of Southwestern Louisiana. His legal education and undergraduate background helped develop the analytical foundation needed for trial work, negotiation, and public-sector representation. This training supports his ability to evaluate facts, manage legal issues across different practice areas, and advise clients facing serious personal, business, governmental, and insurance-related challenges.

Mr. Colvin founded the Colvin Law Firm in 1980 and has spent more than four decades handling significant claims and litigation. His experience includes catastrophic personal injury, major business and insurance cases, bond transactions, land use litigation, trucking claims, medical negligence, and claims involving maritime, railroad, and offshore injury issues. He also served for 14 years as an Assistant Parish Attorney for Jefferson Parish, overseeing the parish’s land-use litigation.

David L. Colvin is recognized for broad litigation experience and long-standing service to clients in Jefferson Parish and the surrounding community. He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has held leadership roles with the Jefferson Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, and local business and economic development organizations. His work reflects a practical approach to helping clients pursue justice, manage risk, and resolve complex legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Colvin Law Firm
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Association for Justice
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Jefferson Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Loyola University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southwestern Louisiana
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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