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    Errol J. King, Jr.

    Partner

    Baton Rouge
    225-376-0207
    errol.king@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Health CareLitigation

    Clients value not only the legal experience of Errol King, but also the relationship he creates with the people and culture of each individual company he represents. Errol's practice focuses on managed care organizations, where that personal touch can be the difference in achieving a favorable outcome. He has represented clients before state and federal regulatory agencies as well as defended managed care plans in litigation.

    Errol works with managed care clients in the areas of:

    • Health Care Litigation
    • State and Federal Regulatory Issues
    • Benefit Coverage Issues
    • Health Care Reform
    • Risk Management

    Errol's knowledge of health care extends beyond the courtroom as he is a frequent guest lecturer for organizations such as the Managed Care Congress, the American Health Lawyers Association's Managed Care Law Institute, the Louisiana Hospital Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association.

    Errol's knowledge of health care extends beyond the courtroom as he is a frequent guest lecturer for organizations such as the Managed Care Congress, the American Health Lawyers Association's Managed Care Law Institute, the Louisiana Hospital Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association.

    Experience

    • Represented a national PPO in multiple litigation and arbitration matters involving provider/payor disputes.
    • Defended managed care clients in lawsuits for underpaid claims, disputes over contract issues and lawsuits alleging unfair trade practices.
    • Successfully defended managed care clients in multiple class action litigations alleging violation of state PPO Acts.
    • Successfully represented clients before numerous state departments of insurance on licensing and other regulatory matters.
    • Successfully defended clients against lawsuits alleging violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act brought by health care providers and consumers.
    • Represented health plan in two stock offerings, prospectus and an offering by subsidiary in reorganization.
    • Served as an expert witness for an independent practice association (IPA) on the issue of whether it had liability under California’s Medi-Cal program as a result of the IPA agreeing to provide medical services in exchange for a capitated payment from an insurer.
    • Represented health plan in two stock offerings, prospectus and an offering by subsidiary in reorganization.
    • Served as an expert witness for an independent practice association (IPA) on the issue of whether it had liability under California’s Medi-Cal program as a result of the IPA agreeing to provide medical services in exchange for a capitated payment from an insurer.

    Insights

    • March 28, 2025

      Phelps Louisiana Team Honored in Super Lawyers’ 2025 Lists …

    • December 12, 2024

      Errol King Appointed to LLHIGA Board of Directors…

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    • August 22, 2024

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    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • June 6, 2024

      Chambers USA Guide 2024 Ranks 24 Phelps Practice Areas and 69 Lawyers…

    • December 19, 2023

      Super Lawyers Recognizes 44 Louisiana Phelps Lawyers in 2024 Honors …

    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • June 1, 2023

      Chambers USA 2023 Ranks 20 Phelps Practice Areas and 60 Lawyers…

    • December 19, 2022

      42 Phelps Lawyers Honored by 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars …

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • June 1, 2022

      Chambers USA 2022 Ranks 19 Phelps Practice Areas and 56 Lawyers…

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    • December 29, 2021

      Super Lawyers Recognizes 46 Louisiana Phelps Lawyers in 2022 Honors…

    • May 20, 2021

      Chambers USA 2021 Ranks 18 Phelps Practice Areas and 52 Lawyers…

    • December 28, 2020

      45 Phelps Lawyers Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2021…

    • April 9, 2020

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    • March 24, 2020

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    • March 20, 2020

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    • October 2, 2019

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    Recognition

    • Health Care Law (1997-2025), Litigation - Health Care (2018-2025), Insurance Law (2011-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Health Care
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2007, 2008, 2011-2025)
    • Pro Bono Award, Baton Rouge Bar Association (2012)
    • Health Care Law (1997-2025), Litigation - Health Care (2018-2025), Insurance Law (2011-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
    • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Health Care
    • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2007, 2008, 2011-2025)
    • Pro Bono Award, Baton Rouge Bar Association (2012)

    Education

    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1986
    • Nicholls State University, B.S., Marketing, 1982
    • Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1986
    • Nicholls State University, B.S., Marketing, 1982

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • Louisiana Supreme Court
    • Louisiana
    • U.S. Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • Louisiana Supreme Court

    Memberships and Affiliations

    Professional

    • Louisiana Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association, Board of Directors - Commissioner of Insurance
    • American Association of Payers, Administrators and Networks - General Counsel
    • National Association of Vision Care Plans - General Counsel
    • Federation of Regulatory Counsel
    • American Bar Association - Health Care Section
    • American Health Lawyers Association
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • Baton Rouge Bar Association
    • Louisiana Association of Health Plans
    • Texas Association of Health Plans
    • Louisiana Business Group - Board of Directors, CEO Leadership Round Table
    • Louisiana Health Care Alliance - Board of Directors
    • Louisiana Managed Health Care Association, Advisory Board - Board of Directors, General Counsel

    Civic

    • The Primary Place - Board of Directors
    • United Way of America, Individual Attorney Division Campaign - Chairman
    • Women In Need Gain Support, Inc. (W.I.N.G.S.) - Board of Directors

    Professional

    • Louisiana Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association, Board of Directors - Commissioner of Insurance
    • American Association of Payers, Administrators and Networks - General Counsel
    • National Association of Vision Care Plans - General Counsel
    • Federation of Regulatory Counsel
    • American Bar Association - Health Care Section
    • American Health Lawyers Association
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • Baton Rouge Bar Association
    • Louisiana Association of Health Plans
    • Texas Association of Health Plans
    • Louisiana Business Group - Board of Directors, CEO Leadership Round Table
    • Louisiana Health Care Alliance - Board of Directors
    • Louisiana Managed Health Care Association, Advisory Board - Board of Directors, General Counsel

    Civic

    • The Primary Place - Board of Directors
    • United Way of America, Individual Attorney Division Campaign - Chairman
    • Women In Need Gain Support, Inc. (W.I.N.G.S.) - Board of Directors
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