Overview
Our law firm is one of Louisiana's best known personal injury law firms handling cases for over fifty years involving offshore accidents, auto accidents, wrongful death, complex litigation, class actions, and trials. Occupying four floors of the Jefferson Towers building in the heart of the Lafayette, Louisiana business district, we represent injured persons in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana. The firm has earned the highest possible peer-reviewed rating for professional excellence and integrity from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. This rating is also held by four senior attorneys. Bob F. Wright and James P. Roy are both past presidents of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and are listed in the peer selected "Best Lawyers in America" in the areas of maritime law and personal injury litigation. The "Best Lawyers in America" book has been described as "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." Bob and Jim have also been inducted as fellows in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (limited to a maximum of 500 living plaintiff and defense lawyers in North America under the age of 70). In addition, the firm is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell in its Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.
Rankings
Regional
Lafayette
Tier
1
Lafayette
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
2
Lafayette
Admiralty and Maritime LawTier
2
Lafayette
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsFirm Leadership
Bob F. Wright
Managing Member
James Parkerson Roy
Managing Member
Rankings
Regional
Lafayette
Tier
1
Lafayette
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
2
Lafayette
Admiralty and Maritime LawTier
2
Lafayette
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - PlaintiffsPractice Areas
Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards LLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards LLC proudly has 4 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Lafayette, LA
556 Jefferson Street, Suite 500
Lafayette, LA 70501
United States