Philip Hunter

Attorney Philip Hunter is a partner with the Hunter & Beck law firm in Alexandria, Louisiana. A top-rated trial attorney with more than 43 years of legal experience, Mr. Hunter provides unmatched legal counsel, advocacy and support to clients throughout the state who have legal needs involving any of the following:

• Personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from auto and truck accidents and other acts of negligence
• Medical malpractice and nursing home abuse
• Social Security Disability and SSI
• Workers' compensation

Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Hunter has gained a reputation as a tenacious and formidable trial advocate who aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes for his clients. He has recovered millions of dollars in settlements and awards for those he has served, and he finds great reward in being able to help so many people in his community piece their lives back together following a debilitating injury or devastating loss.

Recognized for his exemplary professionalism and outstanding legal abilities, Mr. Hunter holds an AV-Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also received numerous testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients by helping them secure the maximum amount of compensation they deserve in their most dire times of need.

A 1973 magna cum laude graduate of Northeast Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Mr. Hunter obtained his Juris Doctor from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1976. While in law school, he served on the Moot Court Board and was a finalist in the National Moot Court Competition. He was also a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

A leader in his legal community, Mr. Hunter once served as President of the Alexandria Bar Association as well as State President and Executive Committee member of the Louisiana Association for Justice. He also served with the LSBA House of Delegates for a number of years as well as with the Louisiana State Bar Association's Practice Assistance and Improvement and Bar Governance Committees.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.