As veterans of established law firms in New Orleans with nearly sixty years of combined experience, our attorneys offer comprehensive legal advice in matters involving personal injury, insurance defense, product liability, landlord and tenant law and other litigation services. Every member of our staff is dedicated to handling your legal matter as efficiently and cost-consciously as possible. The flexible services and personal attention provided by the experienced, local attorneys at Alker & Rather, LLC, are ideal for clients who need help managing their risk and protecting their interests. In addition to other areas of the law, we handle car accidents, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, landlord-tenant disputes and other litigated cases in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Baton Rouge, Mandeville, Madisonville, Covington, Lafayette, and throughout the State of Louisiana.
The firm is also proud to announce that Michael B. Alker was named one of the top lawyers in the New Orleans area by New Orleans Magazine. Mike was recognized for his expertise in insurance law with an emphasis on product/premises liability.
Jim Rather is a recipient of a Distinguished Service Award from the Pro Bono Project and the Pro Bono Century Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association. He is past Board Chair of NAMI St. Tammany and the Youth Service Bureau. A frequent lecturer on topics involving Louisiana landlord-tenant law, since 2020 Jim has also been recognized by Thompson Reuters as a Super Lawyers in general litigation.

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