Experienced Railroad & Personal Injury Attorney
Let me guide the way after your railroad accident. You don’t have to go
through this alone, and you don’t have to continue to worry about your future.
Give me a call and let’s map out your next steps: 504-766-2200.
Bar Admissions
Louisiana, 2006- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 2006
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 2006
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 2006
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 2011
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana, 2011
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi, 2015
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi, 2015
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2017
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2024
- United States District Court, Western District of Texas, 2025
Education
Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana- Juris Doctor, 2006
- Moot Court, Member
- Trial Advocacy Program, Member
- President, 2005-2006
- Political Science, Bachelor of Arts, 2003
- Minor in English
Professional and Social Organizations
Danny is a member of a multitude of professional and social organizations, including:- Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (“ARLA”)
- Federal Bar Association (“FBA”)
- American Association of Justice (“AAJ”)
- Louisiana Association of Justice (“LAJ”)
- Louisiana State Bar Association (“LSBA”)
- New Orleans Bar Association (“NOBA”)
- Jefferson Parish Bar Association (“JBA”)
- Mississippi State Bar Association (“MBA”)
- State Bar of Texas
- Global Maritime Ministries, Board Member
- Casa Jefferson, Fundraising Committee
- Covenant House, Sleep Out Participant
- St. Catherine Men’s Club
- OTMAC
- Krewe of Endymion
- New Orleans Irish Channel Marching Crew
- Bonnabel Civic Association
Published Books Authored
“Right on Track, Railroaders’ Most Common Questions Answered by YOUR Railroad Injury Attorneys” - 2022
"Don’t Get Railroaded® A Railroad Worker’s Guidebook to Protecting Yourself After Your Injury" - 2021
"Coping with a Railroad Injury A Guidebook For Spouses "- 2021
“Secrets to Handling Car Crash Claims Successfully: What the Insurance Companies Don’t Want YOU to Know about Auto Accidents!” – 2019
“A Guide to Handling Your Property Damage Claim: What the Insurance Companies Don’t Want YOU to Know about Property Damage Claims” - 2019.
Publications
“The Simple Things,” The Beacon, Global Maritime Ministries Blog, 2018Seminars Presented
"How to Avoid Disaster in Your Case – Checklist Management for the Small Details," Louisiana Association for Justice, CLE a la Carte, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, December 27, 2018
Danny Poolson presented at LAJ’s CLE a la Carte at the Windsor Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, on December 28, 2018. 
Global Maritime Ministries Director Philip Vandercook (at podium), introducing the Panel on Seafarers’ Rights at the Port Ministries International Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 19, 2018. 
(Pictured, the Men of SCS ACTS Mission Team, December, 2025.) 
(Pictured, Peter Perez, Fr. Jonathan Hemelt, Danny Poolson) To learn more about the ACTS Retreats, visit: https://scschurch.com/acts https://parish.stpiusxnola.org/acts-retreats 
(Pictured, Danny and Amy celebrating their (?) Birthday at the office, August, 2025.) As an attorney, I’ve worked on “both sides of the aisle,” so to speak. While I started as a defense attorney working for big corporations and large insurance companies, I didn’t find my true calling until after Hurricane Katrina. 
I also represented BIG insurance companies and understood their inner workings, almost to a fault. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike, and Gustav, I represented these huge insurance companies against homeowners in neighborhoods where I grew up. I had to explain to my former neighbors why their claims were not addressed quickly or, in some cases, were being denied altogether. You can imagine how heartbreaking this was for my neighbors and how conflicting it was for me. I was very unhappy in that role and wanted to listen to the homeowners and understand their frustrations rather than unilaterally denying their claims. I understood how the homeowners felt because my family suffered extensive losses in their homes and possessions due to those same hurricanes. I learned in a very personal way why policyholders like my neighbors are not just numbers. Like you, workers and policyholders are members of our community with a story to tell – you and I are policyholders. That same experience led me to where I am today – to you and to the people in my community who are searching for answers that my law firm can provide. 
17th Street Canal breach following Hurricane Katrina 
Danny is married to Amy D. Poolson of Opelousas, Louisiana, and together they are the proud parents of twins, Davis Daniel and Amelia Isabella (“the Twinkies”). Personally, and Spiritually, Danny and Amy have been blessed to attend and host an Alpha Session at St. Catherine of Siena Church (“SCS”). https://scschurch.com/alpha Danny has also been blessed to attend the second Men’s ACTS Retreat at SCS, and privileged to serve as a team member on an SCS ACTS Retreat, as well as the first SCS Mission Retreat Team to St. Pius X Catholic School in December, 2025. 
When he’s not hard at work on his cases or reading, Danny enjoys spending time with his family, attending weekly Mass at St. Catherine of Siena, and shuttling the Twinkies to their many activities. He loves cheering them on—whether it’s Amelia at her gymnastics meets, volleyball games, and dance competitions or Davis on the football field, basketball court, or baseball diamond—where Danny also serves as an assistant coach for the Mavericks. Outside of work and parenting, Danny’s favorite pastime—traveling with his bride—still holds a special place in his heart, even if family life keeps their adventures closer to home these days.
How I Used to Represent Big Oil & Big Insurance
You see, at one time, I represented BIG offshore companies. When one of their workers was injured, my job was to defend the company regardless of the circumstances. One case still sticks out in my mind: a worker walked up a flight of stairs onto an offshore platform, and as he reached the top of the stairs, a helicopter rotor blade hit him directly in the head, killing him. I’m haunted by this case and can still remember his name. This was one of several cases that made me question my career path as an attorney. I also represented BIG insurance companies and understood their inner workings, almost to a fault. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Ike, and Gustav, I represented these huge insurance companies against homeowners in neighborhoods where I grew up. I had to explain to my former neighbors why their claims were not addressed quickly or, in some cases, were being denied altogether. You can imagine how heartbreaking this was for my neighbors and how conflicting it was for me. I was very unhappy in that role and wanted to listen to the homeowners and understand their frustrations rather than unilaterally denying their claims. I understood how the homeowners felt because my family suffered extensive losses in their homes and possessions due to those same hurricanes. I learned in a very personal way why policyholders like my neighbors are not just numbers. Like you, workers and policyholders are members of our community with a story to tell – you and I are policyholders. That same experience led me to where I am today – to you and to the people in my community who are searching for answers that my law firm can provide. 17th Street Canal breach following Hurricane Katrina The Turning Point in My Career as an Attorney
On July 3, 2005, just several weeks before Hurricane Katrina struck the greater New Orleans area and the Gulf South; my father passed away after a brutal, two-year fight against bladder cancer. As the oldest of four children and in my second year of law school, I was called to stand in my father’s shoes and protect my family in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. When thrust into multiple disasters, I had to contend with insurance adjusters who were reluctant to pay what was rightfully owed to my family and me. I share my personal story to let you know that I understand the genuine heartache and frustration that comes with trying to collect what is rightfully owed to victims by big insurance companies under the most stressful of circumstances. I knew then, after several years, that my calling was to help people who needed; my help because big corporations and insurance companies were not doing the right thing by them.
The Poolson Family Davis, Danny, Amy, and Amelia
Danny is married to Amy D. Poolson of Opelousas, Louisiana, and together they are the proud parents of twins, Davis Daniel and Amelia Isabella (“the Twinkies”). Personally, and Spiritually, Danny and Amy have been blessed to attend and host an Alpha Session at St. Catherine of Siena Church (“SCS”). https://scschurch.com/alpha Danny has also been blessed to attend the second Men’s ACTS Retreat at SCS, and privileged to serve as a team member on an SCS ACTS Retreat, as well as the first SCS Mission Retreat Team to St. Pius X Catholic School in December, 2025. When he’s not hard at work on his cases or reading, Danny enjoys spending time with his family, attending weekly Mass at St. Catherine of Siena, and shuttling the Twinkies to their many activities. He loves cheering them on—whether it’s Amelia at her gymnastics meets, volleyball games, and dance competitions or Davis on the football field, basketball court, or baseball diamond—where Danny also serves as an assistant coach for the Mavericks. Outside of work and parenting, Danny’s favorite pastime—traveling with his bride—still holds a special place in his heart, even if family life keeps their adventures closer to home these days.