J. R. focuses his law practice on complex litigation, involving serious personal injury and financial injury on behalf of insureds, consumers, and businesses. Over the course of the last several years, J. R. has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. He has won several million and multi-million dollar individual verdicts and settlements. Based on his expertise, J. R. has also been retained by companies involved in litigation as defendants to provide his expertise on defeating meritless claims and resolving issues in an expeditious and fair way. J. R.'s legal abilities have gained noticed by many judges before whom he has appeared. In a recent case involving "close, complex, and difficult issues," a federal district judge wrote that "the attorneys on both sides presented their respective claims and defenses with exceptional skill, professionalism, and good faith." After observing him in a jury trial, another federal judge remarked that J. R. exhibited "qualities that every lawyer should possess and display," complimented his "demeanor and judgment" and stated that J. R. was "mature beyond his age." Based on his work and experience, J. R. was named on the 2012-2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers list, is rated AV by Martindale Hubbell, and listed in the Best Lawyers in America. He is licensed to practice in Louisiana, the District of Columbia, Texas, and Illinois.