AREAS OF PRACTICE

Products Liability, Insurance Defense, Firearms Products Liability, Motor Carrier Liability, Toxic Mold Litigation

BACKGROUND

Native New Orleanian
University of Southwestern Louisiana, B.A., Cum Laude, 1972
Loyola University School of Law, J.D., 1975
Married, three children

BAR ADMISSIONS

Admitted to Bar, 1975, Louisiana
United States District Courts: Eastern (1977), Middle (1985)
and Western (1991) Districts of Louisiana
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1978)
Supreme Court of the United States of America (1989)
Eastern District of Texas(1999)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Defense Research Institute
Federal Bar Association
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Louisiana State Bar Association (House of Delegates, 1993-present)
Jefferson Parish Bar Association

HONORS/AWARDS

Academic Scholarship, University of New Orleans
Academic Scholarship, University of Southwestern Louisiana
Loyola University School of Law, Certificate of Merit, 1972-73, 1974-75
Listed in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICAN LAW? (8th Edition)

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

National Rifle Association - Life Member
New Orleans Pro Bono Project, Volunteer
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Inc.
Phi Kappa Theta (Alumnus)
New Orleans Pachyderm Club
Association of Former Intelligence Officers