Thomas Patrick Baynham, Insurance Attorney in Metairie, Louisiana
Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Maritime · 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
MemberatBaynham Best, LLC
Metairie, LA
Practicing insurance in Metairie since 1985.
- 41+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 4 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Thomas Patrick Baynham is a member based in Metairie, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Maritime. Thomas has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baynham Best, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
- Based in
- Metairie, LA
- Experience
- over 41 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Litigation · Maritime
- Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Maritime matters from Metairie, LA.
- Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Thomas Patrick Baynham: Thomas Patrick Baynham is a member based in Metairie, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Maritime. Thomas has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baynham Best, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Thomas takes on
Thomas concentrates on insurance, litigation, maritime, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thomas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance
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Insurance cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Thomas takes insurance matters in Metairie, 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Thomas takes litigation matters in Metairie, 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Maritime cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Thomas takes maritime matters in Metairie, 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Thomas takes personal injury matters in Metairie, 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Metairie, Louisiana
Thomas takes product liability matters in Metairie, 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 Thomas agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Thomas Patrick Baynham — insurance lawyer in Metairie
Thomas Patrick Baynham is a member based in Metairie, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Maritime. Thomas has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baynham Best, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.
Mr. Thomas Patrick Baynham is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, diving and offshore injuries, jones act and 7 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Dallas in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years. Thomas practices at Baynham Best, LLC in Metairie, LA.
Thomas's approach to insurance cases
Mr. Thomas Patrick Baynham is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, diving and offshore injuries, jones act and 7 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Dallas in 1974, and has been licensed for 41 years. Thomas practices at Baynham Best, LLC in Metairie, LA.
The kind of cases Thomas takes
Thomas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and maritime matters in Metairie and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University of Louisiana
J.D. · 1985
University of Dallas
B.A. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Thomas's state bar admissions
Texas
1996 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
1985 · ACTIVE
Thomas studied at J.D. in Tulane University of Louisiana and B.A. in University of Dallas.
Law school and academic background
Thomas completed J.D. in Tulane University of Louisiana and B.A. in University of Dallas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thomas runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Thomas has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Thomas's professional memberships and bar associations
Fifth Circuit, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas The Maritime Law Association of the United States
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Locations
Thomas Patrick Baynham's office in Metairie
Thomas's primary office is at 3850 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 950, Metairie, LA, 70002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Baynham Best, LLC
3850 North Causeway Boulevard, Suite 950
Metairie, LA 70002
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Client reviews of Thomas Patrick Baynham — 5.0/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews
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How to hire Thomas Patrick Baynham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thomas usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thomas charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas'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; Thomas will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Metairie, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Thomas
Thomas discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Thomas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thomas's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Patrick Baynham
How much does it cost to hire Thomas for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thomas walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thomas offer a free consultation?
Thomas charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thomas's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Thomas's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Thomas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thomas take my case if I'm outside Metairie?
Thomas 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 — Thomas 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 Thomas?
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. Thomas will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thomas accepting new insurance clients right now?
Thomas'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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