Jeffrey A. Mitchell

Metairie, LA Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

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Cochran Firm New Orleans LLC

1 Best Lawyers award

Biography

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Jeff Mitchell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 1985. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert School of Law in 1989. Mr. Mitchell has devoted his legal practice to representing plaintiffs, with a primary focus on Medical Malpractice Law and Traumatic Brain Injury claims. He is among a small group of attorneys in Louisiana who are Board Certified in Medical Malpractice by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. In addition, his practice includes automobile accidents, products liability, premises liability, and maritime law.

Mr. Mitchell has been recognized by national legal publications for his work in medical malpractice litigation. He was featured in the April 23, 2012 edition of Newsweek Magazine as part of a nationwide selection of attorneys practicing in medical malpractice law. He was also selected for inclusion in multiple editions of The Best Lawyers in America from 2012 through 2019, a distinction based on peer review by attorneys across the country. Additionally, Mr. Mitchell was named to Louisiana Super Lawyers during this period in the area of medical malpractice, an honor awarded to a limited percentage of attorneys statewide.

Mr. Mitchell practices with Cochran Firm New Orleans LLC in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm’s Metairie office received Litigator Awards from 2014 through 2016, which are based on verdict and settlement amounts in civil litigation. Mr. Mitchell was selected by the firm’s founder to serve as Chairman of the Medical Malpractice Section of The Cochran Firm and has also served as President of the National Brain Injury Trial Lawyers. He has authored numerous articles and regularly lectures at legal seminars on medical malpractice law and traumatic brain injury litigation.

Locations

Metairie, Louisiana

504-309-5000

Two Lakeway Center, Suite 1500
3850 North Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, LA 70002

Education

Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1989
Louisiana State University, B.S., graduated 1985

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, 1989

Court Admissions

United States Court of Federal Claims
United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
All Louisiana State and Federal Courts

Affiliations

Louisiana Association for Justice - Chairman of Medical Malpractice Section
Louisiana State Bar Associaiton - Member
National Trial Lawyers Association - Member
The Cochran Firm - Chairman of Medical Malpractice Section

Client Testimonials

Besides being knowledgeable, beyond anything I ever expected, Jeffrey Mitchell was compassionate and understanding. He always listened attentively and with interest when I had reservations, a question, or just needed something clarified for my own understanding. He always made me feel a part of my case, not like he was running things no matter what I was feeling or what my opinion might be. He gave me the greatest respect. He understood why our family felt this lawsuit was necessary and he supported us in every way possible. I never sent him an e-mail that an almost immediate response did not appear in my mailbox. He really amazed everyone in our family. He gives lawyer jokes a bad name. He is the personification of what ALL lawyers should be.

Marilyn Oufnac

Ventress, LA

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Additional Areas of Practice:

Medical Malpractice Law

Awards:

Litigator Awards - 2015-2016
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Newsweek Magazine's Nationwide Leading Attorneys - Medical Malpractice - 2012
Lawdragon's Leading Lawyers in America Finalist
Leadership in Law Award -2010
Louisiana Super Lawyers - 2012-2021
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers - 2007-2021

Additional Information

Case History

Cases

$4,661,333 Million Verdict --Traumatic Brain Injury

Verdict obtained on behalf of a truck driver who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury when he was hit in the head by a board that was propelled in the air when a forklift operator dropped a pallet of copper while unloading the truck.

$10,000,000 settlement for Brain Injury

Client suffered brain injury.

$4.5 Million Settlement

For a client that was not timely diagnosed with cancer.

$6,015,000 Verdict

Obtained on behalf of a doctor who sustained injuries in a slip and fall incident.

$1,750,000 Settlement

Medical malpractice client who was injured during a botched spinal surgery causing paraplegia.

$1.4 Milllion Verdict

Wrongful death of a client

$2,500,000 Verdict Brain Injury from Heat Stroke

Client suffered a heat stroke running 4.5 miles as part of his college basketball team. No water or wet towels were supplied during the run. As a result of the intense heat, client sustained permanent brain injury and exercise intolerance.

Over $40,000,000 in Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements and Verdicts

We have successfully obtained over $40,000,000 in settlements and verdicts of our traumatic brain injury cases over the past 5 years alone.

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