D. Brandt Schmolke

For as long as he could remember, Brandt always wanted to be an attorney. After graduating from Southern University Law Center, Brandt started his legal career working for the big insurance companies. After several years defending the insurance companies, Brandt knew it was time for something different. So for the last 13 years Brandt has been serving those who have suffered injury or who have lost loved ones through the negligence of others.

Brandt has successfully represented thousands of injured clients over the course of his career in a wide variety of cases ranging from automobile and trucking accidents to wrongful death cases. Brandt has obtained verdicts and settlements totaling over $45 million.

Southern University Law Center

J.D. (2004) | Law

2001 - 2004

Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge

B.S. (2001) | Business

1996 - 2001

Honors: Deans List

Owner/Managing Attorney

Schmolke Law Firm

2021 - Current

Associate Attorney

Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys

2016 - 2021

Associate Attorney

Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers

2010 - 2016

Assistant Attorney General

Louisiana Department of Justice

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney

Kenneth W. Jones, Jr. APLC

2005 - 2008

Best Lawyer

Expertise

2023

Elite Lawyer

Elite Lawyers of America

2022

Who's Who in American Law

Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2021

Top 100

America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

National Trial Lawyers

2020

Louisiana Association for Justice

Member

2016 - Current

American Association for Justice

Member

2012 - Current

Baton Rouge Bar Association

Member

2008 - Current

Louisiana State Bar Association  # 30048

Member

2005 - Current

Lafayette Parish Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2008

Louisiana

Louisiana State Bar Association

ID Number: 30048

Since 2005

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  33.33% prior to filing suit. 40% after filing suit.