Walters Papillion Thomas Cullens, LLC.

05/14/2025

06/09/2023

05/31/2023

Please join us in congratulating WPTC founding partner, Darrel J. Papillion, on his judicial nomination and confirmation to a lifetime appointment to the Eastern District of Louisiana. We are extremely proud of Darrel for achieving such a prestigious appointment by the President of the United States. Although we are sad to see Darrel leave our firm, we know that he will be a great federal judge who will serve the citizens of our state and country well. Congratulations, Darrel!

WASHINGTON – Baton Rouge lawyer Darrel Papillion became one of the few judicial presidential picks to easily clear the U.S. Senate's confirmation process when the Senate Tuesday confirmed him to

04/03/2023

WPTC would like to congratulate associate attorney Hayden Moore on receiving the 2022 Top 40 Young Lawyers Award presented by the LSBA Young Lawyers Division. Hayden was one of only 40 lawyers throughout the state selected for this award based on her exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the community. Congratulations, Hayden!

11/07/2022

WPTC Attorney, Hayden Moore, is running for her fourth term as Director at Large for the Baton Rouge Bar Association. Please considering voting for Hayden in this upcoming election!

11/04/2022

WPTC attorneys and their spouses enjoyed a magical night out at the first inaugural ✨Gavel Gala✨ - a black tie event held at the City Club supporting the Baton Rouge Bar Foundation!

This amazing event was planned by a small group of individuals including WPTC attorney Hayden Moore. 🥂

10/20/2022

Please join us in wishing WPTC Partner, Darrel Papillion, a very happy birthday! 🍰 🥳

09/16/2022

Congratulations to WPTC’s J.E. Cullens, Jr., who was inducted tonight into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers at the Waldorf Astoria in Rome. J has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for his clients during his illustrious career. He joins WPTC partners Ed Walters and Darrel Papillion as fellows in an organization recognizing the top 1% of lawyers.

09/13/2022

In 2018, a major flaw in the construction of the library in downtown Baton Rouge forced crews to jack up the roof to prevent a dangerous collapse, delaying its completion