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Errol J. King, Jr., Health Care Attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

focused on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation

Baton Rouge, LA

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Errol J. King, Jr. is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation.

Based in
Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA
Experience
attorney
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Health Care · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Baton Rouge) (2012).

About Errol J. King, Jr.: Errol J. King, Jr. is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Errol's practice areas in Baton Rouge

Errol concentrates on health care, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Errol handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Health Care cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Errol takes health care matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Errol agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Errol takes insurance matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Errol agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Errol takes litigation matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Errol agrees to represent you.

Biography

Errol J. King, Jr., health care attorney serving Baton Rouge

Errol J. King, Jr. is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Errol works from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and takes on health care matters across the region.

Errol J. King Jr. is a member of the Health Law Group in the Firm's Baton Rouge office. He focuses his practice primarily in the representation of managed care organizations, having been appointed in April 1996 by Louisiana's Commissioner of Insurance to serve as general counsel and an initial member of the Louisiana Managed Health Care Advisory Board, which advises the commissioner on managed care issues impacting the state of Louisiana. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Health Care Law continuously since 1995.

Mr. King works with clients in the areas of risk management, state and federal regulatory issues, coverage issues, health care reform, and health care litigation, including ERISA cases. He has extensive experience in representing clients before regulatory agencies as well as defending managed care plans in litigation. He has lectured extensively on a wide range of health care topics, including managed care and long term care facilities; Medicare-Medicaid and managed care; fundamentals of integrated delivery systems and health care mandates. He has lectured before the Managed Care Congress, the American Health Lawyers Association's Managed Care Law Institute, the Louisiana Hospital Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association.

Mr. King was selected by the Baton Rouge Business Report as a member of its "40 Under 40" leadership list in 1997. He served as vice chair of the HMOs and Health Plans Substantive Law Committee of the American Health Lawyer's Association from 1999 to 2002. In addition, he has been a member of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel, Inc. since 2003 and has taught a law office practice course at the Louisiana State University Law Center. Mr. King serves as general counsel for the American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations (AAPPO) and as general counsel to the Third Party Administrators Association of America (TPAAA).

Working with Errol on a health care matter

Errol J. King Jr. is a member of the Health Law Group in the Firm's Baton Rouge office. He focuses his practice primarily in the representation of managed care organizations, having been appointed in April 1996 by Louisiana's Commissioner of Insurance to serve as general counsel and an initial member of the Louisiana Managed Health Care Advisory Board, which advises the commissioner on managed…

Clients Errol works with

Errol reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, insurance, and litigation matters in Baton Rouge and the surrounding Louisiana area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Errol studied and practices

  • Louisiana State University

    J.D. · 1986

  • Nicholls State University

    BS · 1982

Jurisdictions

Errol's state bar admissions

  • Louisiana, Louisiana

    ACTIVE

Errol studied at J.D. in Louisiana State University and BS in Nicholls State University.

Law school and academic background

Errol completed J.D. in Louisiana State University and BS in Nicholls State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Errol runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Errol's legal honors and published work

Errol has received 17 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Baton Rouge)

    2012

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health-Care Companies

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Managed Care

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyers (2007 – 2008, 2011 – 2014)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Recipient – Baton Rouge Pro Bono Award (2012)

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Baton Rouge) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026).

Locations

Errol J. King, Jr.'s office in Baton Rouge

Errol's primary office is at 400 Convention Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802-5618. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

400 Convention Street

Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802-5618

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Hiring guide

How to hire Errol J. King, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Errol usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Errol charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Errol's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Errol will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a health care attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Errol

Errol discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Errol confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Errol's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Errol J. King, Jr.

  • How much does it cost to hire Errol for a health care case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Errol walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Errol offer a free consultation?

    Errol charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Errol's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Errol's current terms during booking.

  • How long do health care cases in Louisiana typically take?

    Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Errol gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Errol take my case if I'm outside Baton Rouge?

    Errol is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Errol will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Errol?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Errol will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Errol accepting new health care clients right now?

    Errol's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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