John D. Ray

John D. Ray is the owner and operator of The Ray Firm, LLC and has practiced law for over 20 years and specializes in workers’ compensation. He opened his law firm in Baton Rouge in 2016 after years of working for New Orleans and Lafayette based defense firms, serving as Assistant Attorney General for the Louisiana Department of Justice and then serving as the Section Chief of Workers’ Compensation Section of LDJ. In addition to his role as Section Chief, he served as an in-house legal advisor to the Office of Risk Management and the Louisianan Department of Justice regarding legal matters relating to workers’ compensation.
John came from humble beginnings, growing up in a very rural and poor part of central Louisiana. He learned from an early age that a solid work ethic was critical to move forward and succeed. His dream was to open his own law practice and represent the working-class people he had grown up around. Today, John’s dream is a reality.
He represents individuals in Greater Baton Rouge and surrounding areas. Along with John’s passion for justice, he also supports the Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area’s Walk to Remember. The Ray Firm, LLC was founded on John’s ambition and hard work. His story is a reminder that no one should be embarrassed of where they came from because its hard work and perseverance that will get you where you want to be.

Southern University Law Center

(1997) Law

1994 - 1997

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

B.S. (1993) | Psychology

1988 - 1993

Honors: Phi Chi Honor Society Dean's List 1992, 1993

A+ Rating and Accreditation

Better Business Bureau (BBB)

2018

AV Preeminent Rating 4.8/5

Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Rating for Highest Level of Professional Excellence.

Letter of Commendation from the Attorney General of Louisiana

Louisiana Department of Justice

2006

Received letter of commendation from the Attorney General of Louisiana for work done regarding workers’ compensation law as it applies to land-based casinos located on Native American reservations.

New Orleans Bar Association

2017 - Current

Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group

2016 - Current

Baton Rouge Bar Association

2004 - Current

Louisiana Bar Association

1999 - Current

American Bar Association

1999 - Current

Louisiana

Since 1999

U.S. Eastern District of Louisiana

Since 1999

U.S. Middle District of Louisiana

Since 1999

U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit

Since 1999

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees
  The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Act caps the plaintiff attorneys contingency fee at 20%.

• Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act