46+ Years
Legal Experience
About Roy Bowes
Roy Bowes has a distinguished legal career beginning as a judicial law clerk for 15 years. He then established a private practice, Roy M. Bowes & Associates, serving the New Orleans area for over four decades. His practice focused on family law, personal injury, estate planning, successions, and collections. In 2022, he co-founded Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC by merging his firm into this new venture.
Roy is trained in the collaborative divorce model and is a founding member of the Collaborative Professionals Groups of Southeast Louisiana. He holds credentials as a registered mediator for divorce, custody, and child support cases. Additionally, he has mediated over 450 hurricane damage claims for the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Louisiana Car Accident Laws
Understanding Louisiana's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
1 year
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
pure comparative fault
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$15K/$30K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Roy Bowes specialize in?
Roy Bowes specializes in family law, personal injury, estate planning, successions, and collections.
What is Roy Bowes' role at Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC?
Roy Bowes is a co-founder of Bowes, Petkovich & Palmer, LLC.
What mediation experience does Roy Bowes have?
Roy Bowes is a qualified mediator for divorce, custody, and child support disputes, and has mediated over 450 hurricane damage claims.
Is Roy Bowes trained in collaborative divorce?
Yes, Roy Bowes is trained in the collaborative divorce model.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Roy Bowes for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Roy for a free case review
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