Louisiana Family Law Attorney
A Traditional Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Law Firm
Serving Clients in Family Law, Personal Injury, and Estate Matters
We are a personalized law firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, focused primarily on personal injury, family law, and succession matters. When you walk out of our office following your free 30-minute consultation, our goal is for you to feel that your burden has been lifted.
At Modica, Dowden & Sledge in Baton Rouge, we will spend as much time as necessary to understand your situation and prepare your case. We want you to feel supported by our experienced lawyers. We are ready to help you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Serving Baton Rouge and South Louisiana Since 1969
We are a full-service law firm. For more than 40 years, our attorneys have handled complex cases in a variety of legal areas.
Personal Injury — We have a clear understanding of the causes and the impact of serious accidents. We often work directly with accident scene reconstructionists to prove fault in complicated cases, involving:
- Car accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- DWI/DUI accidents
- Interstate accidents
- Uninsured/underinsured motorist accidents
- Accidents caused by cell phone use or texting
- Truck accidents
- 18-wheeler accidents
- Causes of truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Dangerous or defective products
- Premises liability
- On-the-job injuries
We have extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies. We are prepared to seek full, just compensation so accident victims can recover from serious injuries, such as brain injuries and spinal trauma.
Our attorneys also provide compassionate, effective representation to families who have lost loved ones in a fatal accident/wrongful death.
Family Law — We represent clients who are getting divorced. We cut through emotional barriers to safeguard our clients, protect their assets, and protect their rights in:
- Community property division
- Child custody/visitation
- Child support
Other Areas of Practice
We have been serving the Baton Rouge area and South Louisiana for more than 40 years. Many of the issues we deal with involve more than individuals — they involve entire families. We are committed to meeting the needs of those we represent and the families who support them.
Contact Our Baton Rouge Area Attorneys
Contact the law office of Modica, Dowden & Sledge today for representation in any personal injury, family law, or succession/probate matter. We can be reached toll free at 877-894-5510 or locally at 225-754-9866. In personal injury cases, we offer a free 30-minute initial consultation.

