Kohnke Law, LLC — New Orleans, Louisiana
Personal injury representation across Louisiana. Direct attorney access. A family firm that fights for yours.
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Statewide Louisiana
Serving clients across all of Louisiana.
Richard V. Kohnke, Jr.
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Richard V. Kohnke, Jr.
Managing Partner & Trial Attorney
About the Firm
Kohnke Law, LLC is a New Orleans plaintiff firm representing individuals and families throughout Louisiana in personal injury matters — car accidents, trucking collisions, slip and falls, wrongful death, insurance disputes, and more. We also handle criminal defense, traffic matters, and notary services.
We are small by design — and we are family. Not in the way firms like to say it on a brochure. Literally. This is a family law firm, built by people who share a name, a history, and a standard. That bond is not a tagline. It shapes how we treat every client who walks through our door. You are not a file number here. You are someone we are personally invested in fighting for.
We are straight shooters. We will tell you exactly where you stand, exactly what to expect, and exactly what we are going to do about it. No runaround. No false promises. Just honest, tough advocacy from people who genuinely care about the outcome.
"We are aggressive advocates. We fight hard, we push back, and we do not quit — because when you become our client, you become part of our family. And family does not get left behind."
— Richard V. Kohnke, Jr.
Plaintiff-side only. We have never represented an insurance company and we never will. Located at 2917 Magazine Street, Suite 201, New Orleans.
What We Handle
Catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage. Cases where the stakes are real, the fight is necessary, and the outcome changes everything. We don't walk away from hard cases.
Car accidents, rear-ends, intersections, rideshare crashes, uninsured drivers. We handle the investigation, the insurer, and the litigation when they won't come to the table right.
Commercial carriers deploy defense teams from day one. We match that firepower — and we know how to dismantle a trucking company's paper trail in discovery.
When a family loses someone due to another's negligence, they deserve serious advocacy — not settlement pressure. We handle these matters with the full weight they deserve.
Property owners have a duty to keep you safe. When they fail and you're hurt, we build the case — evidence, experts, liability — and hold them fully accountable.
When your record, your license, or your freedom is on the line, you need steady, experienced counsel. We handle criminal defense and traffic matters with the same discipline we bring to everything.
Why Kohnke Law
Direct Attorney Communication
You have your attorney's direct number. You call, you talk to us. No layers, no case managers, no runaround. That is the baseline here — not a selling point.
Trial-Ready from Day One
Every case is built as if it is going to a jury. That posture changes what insurance companies offer — and how seriously they take us.
A Family Firm That Fights Like One
Father, son, and brother — under one roof. That family commitment extends to every client. We treat your case the way we would treat a family member's case.
No Fee Unless We Win
You pay nothing unless we recover for you. Our interests are completely aligned with yours from day one.
Plaintiff-Side Only
We have never represented an insurance company. We never will. Our entire practice exists to fight for people against them.
Five Decades of Louisiana Roots
The Kohnke name has meant something in Louisiana courtrooms for nearly fifty years. We know these courts, these judges, these juries — and they know us.
Time Matters in Injury Cases
Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Deadlines are real. The sooner you call, the stronger your case. Your consultation is free — no obligation, no pressure.
Call or text — available for urgent matters
How It Works
Pick up the phone. Tell us what happened. We listen, ask the right questions, and give you an honest read on your case — free, no obligation, no pressure of any kind.
We want to sit across from you at 2917 Magazine Street. It matters to us. If distance or circumstances make that impossible, we will make it work — phone, video, whatever you need. But we prefer to look you in the eye.
We investigate, gather evidence, document everything, and prepare your case for trial from day one. When insurers won't be reasonable, we take it all the way.
Settlement or verdict, we walk you through every dollar. You know what you are receiving, what came out, and exactly what goes in your pocket.
Recent Case Results
Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and depends on its specific facts, circumstances, and applicable law.
Our Team
Managing Partner
Richard V. Kohnke, Jr.
Richard came to Kohnke Law after honing his skills at one of Louisiana's premier personal injury firms, Dudley DeBosier — where he developed a sharp eye for litigation strategy and a deep commitment to fighting for injured clients. A natural in the courtroom with an instinct for persuasion, Richard leads the firm with the same intensity he brings to every case. He is eager to try cases and built this firm to do exactly that.
Of Counsel
Richard V. Kohnke, Sr.
Rick built this firm from the ground up — and built it on relationships. Aggressive, hard-nosed, and relentless, he brings a unique edge to every case: decades of plaintiff work combined with a deep understanding of how the defense thinks. He has seen every tactic in the book and knows exactly how to counter it. His clients don't just respect him — they trust him completely. That trust was earned, case by case, over forty years.
Of Counsel
Edward F. Kohnke, IV
Ned Kohnke's reputation precedes him. One of the finest trial attorneys in the state of Louisiana — calm under pressure, surgically precise in cross-examination, and quietly devastating in front of a jury. He is the kind of lawyer opposing counsel quietly dreads walking in. Decades of courtroom experience have produced something rare: a lawyer who is both deeply prepared and completely unshakeable when it matters most.
Litigation Paralegal
Raquel Munoz
Raquel is the engine that keeps this firm running at full speed. A true litigation paralegal in every sense — she knows the files, she knows the deadlines, and she knows how to move a case forward when it needs to move. Clients love working with her because she is direct, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in their outcome. She could walk into a courtroom and hold her own. The attorneys here know it. The clients feel it.
Pre-Litigation Paralegal & Property Damage Specialist
Vanessa Girard
Vanessa is the calm in the storm. Focused, thorough, and quietly relentless, she handles the pre-litigation phase and property damage matters with a precision that clients immediately notice. She manages difficult situations with grace and makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. Whatever the firm needs — she handles it. Whatever the client needs — she is there.
Our Foundation
In the mid-1990s, Richard V. Kohnke, Sr. founded Richard V. Kohnke & Associates and began building what would become three decades of trusted Louisiana plaintiff representation. Case by case, client by client — Rick built a firm on a simple foundation: care about your clients, fight hard for them, and the reputation takes care of itself.
Now the family has joined forces. Richard V. Kohnke, Jr. leads the firm as Kohnke Law, LLC — carrying his father's legacy forward while building something new. Rick remains Of Counsel and is deeply involved in the handling of cases every day. His experience, instincts, and relationships are woven into everything this firm does.
The Kohnke name has meant something in these courtrooms for nearly fifty years. We intend to keep it that way.
Get in Touch
Phone
(504) 899-6864Fax
(504) 899-6858Consultations are free and confidential. We serve clients throughout Louisiana. Come in, call, or send a message — every inquiry is handled personally.
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