AREAS OF PRACTICE

Medical Device Products Liability, Products Liability, Insurance Defense

BACKGROUND

Native of Connecticut
University of Virginia, B.A. (with distinction), 1971
Tulane University, J.D., 1974
Married, two children

BAR ADMISSIONS

Admitted to Bar, 1974, Louisiana
Admitted to Bar, 1993, Colorado
United States District Courts:
Eastern (1977), Middle (1982), and Western (1982) Districts of Louisiana
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1981)
Supreme Court of the United States of America (1980)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Defense Research Institute
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
American Bar Association
ABA Section of Litigation/Products Liability Committee
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Subcommittee Member
Greater Covington Bar Association
Judge Ad Hoc, First City Court (1992)
St. Tammany Bar Association - President (1993)

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Board of Management, Metairie YMCA
Board of Administrators, Munholland United Methodist Church
YMCA Indian Princess/Guide Program (Longhouse Chief)
Sponsor, Mandeville Baseball Association Program
Board of Directors, Rosedown Homeowner’s Association
Board of Governors, Covington Country Club