Lewis O. Unglesby
About Lewis O. Unglesby
Lewis O. Unglesby is a lawyer based in Baton Rouge, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1987. Lewis O. Unglesby is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Unglesby & Macy
Education: Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1974
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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