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Since he began his practice in 1981, Bill has developed considerable experience in several kinds of litigation. His practice in both federal and state courts has involved the quality management of complicated litigation to positive conclusions. For example, over a period of several years, Bill played a leading role in securing a no liability jury verdict defending a local industry against the claims of more than 1700 plaintiffs, who were asking the jury to award more than a billion dollars in actual and punitive damages. That major verdict was listed by the National Law Journal in its May 22, 2000 publication, among the top 15 “major civil-suit verdicts that beat the odds.” In addition to his regular practice, Bill has been serving as the Firm’s Managing Partner since 2002.Recognized member of “Best Lawyers in America” in commercial litigation and mass tort litigation, (2008 to date) and “Louisiana Super Lawyers” in business litigation, (2008 to date). Bill has recently been recognized in the 2013 edition of Chambers USA ratings of attorneys, as a highly recommended attorney with a broad ranging practice including a strong element of environmental litigation. In the directory, the statement of one commentator is quoted – “He is somebody who is just excellent at representing the interests of his clients”. Chambers USA ranks the leading firms and lawyers in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America. The research is in-depth and client focused and the guide is read by industry-leading companies and organizations throughout the US and worldwide. Law 360 selected Chambers as one of the "top ratings agencies" in the USPractice areas: Litigation of business, professional liability and defense of environmental and mass tort claims