Experienced defense trial lawyer based in suburban New Orleans but with a regional and national practice. First-chaired over 35 trials and many more appeals in state and federal courts. I try cases in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. Clients include physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, insurance carriers, business owners and products manufacturers especially sports, fitness and recreational products manufacturers and the retailers of exercise equipment, power equipment, hunting and archery products companies and the makers of bicycles and helmets.I also have a unique MSP/Sec. 111 compliance practice and work with several major corporations and insurers. I provide MSP/ Sec. 111 "Best Practices" training for lawyers and claims professionals, the development of protocols and guides, and I work with lawyers and claims professionals during case resolution. Sometimes, this includes direct participation in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration and litigation.Areas of Practice:Medical Liability LitigationProducts Liability LitigationCommercial LitigationProfessional LiabilityPersonal Injury Ligation with Severe Injuries.Maritime Personal Injury LitigationAppeals.Mass Torts and Toxic Exposure ClaimsMediation ArbitrationMedicare Secondary Payer/Sec. 111 Compliance/Training/Advocacy/LitigationPhysician Employment AgreementsPeer Review and Credentialing Fair Hearings and LitigationI have been honored to serve as a leader in many civil bar organizations, as a partner in my firm and as counsel to my clients. Please contact me if you have litigation in Louisiana, Texas or Mississippi or need Medicare Secondary Payer/Sec.111 compliance advice, training or case resolution assistance.