Joseph A. Prokop, Jr.
About Joseph A. Prokop, Jr.
Joseph A. Prokop, Jr. is a lawyer based in Baton Rouge, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Joseph A. Prokop, Jr. is recognized in the following practice area:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Elder Law
Current Firm: Joseph A. Prokop, Jr. APLC
Education: Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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