1. J.M. 'Tres' Bernhard III
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: South Texas College of Law, Class of 2003, J.D.
College: University of Mississippi, Class of 2001, B.A.
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, Class of 2003, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation
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2. Ms. Catherine S. St. Pierre
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Louisiana State University, Class of 1987, J.D.
College: Louisiana State University, Class of 1984, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: Louisiana State University, Class of 1987, J.D.
Practice Area: Complex Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability, Architect and Engineer Liability, Director and Officer Liability, Accountant Malpractice, Insurance Regulatory, Appellate Practice
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3. Catherine Saba Giering
Title: Partner
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1999
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Ethics & Professional Responsibility, General Civil Defense Litigation, Insurance Defense Litigation, Employment and Labor Law, Professional Liability
Membership: Baton Rouge (Committee Member, 2004— Member: Young Lawyers Section Young Lawyers Council, 2006—), Louisiana State and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Employment and Labor Law Young Lawyers Torts and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations Louisiana Association of… Read more Baton Rouge (Committee Member, 2004— Member: Young Lawyers Section Young Lawyers Council, 2006—), Louisiana State and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Employment and Labor Law Young Lawyers Torts and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute Lafayette Parish Bar Association Lafayette Young Lawyers Association (Law Week Committee Chairman, 2003 Community Service Chairman, 2003). Read less

4. Scott H. Crawford
Title: Senior Partner
Law School: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., 1979; Georgetown University, LL.M., Taxation, 1980
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1975
Admitted: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., 1979; Georgetown University, LL.M., Taxation, 1980
Practice Area: Business, Commercial, Banking
Membership: Baton Rouge, Louisiana State and American (Member, Sections on; Tort and Insurance Practice; Taxation) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; International Association of Insurance Receivers; Louisiana Bankers Association; National Association of Bond Lawyers; Louisiana Society of Hospital Attorneys.

5. James R. Lewis
Title: Senior Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1972
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1972
Admitted: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Environmental and Natural Resources, Business, Insurance, Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate
Membership: Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Louisiana State (Chairman, Mineral Law Section, 1981-1982; Member, Sections on: Corporation and Business Law; Environmental Law; Fidelity, Surety and Construction Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution) and American Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel.

6. Mary G. Erlingson
Title: Partner
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1989
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Administrative Law, Commercial, Contracts & Agreements, Law Enforcement, Civil Rights Defense, Civil Rights Section 1983, Constitutional Law, Litigation, Employer Liability, Employer Rights, Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Insurance Coverage Defense, Personal Liability Defense, Property Damage Defense
Membership: Baton Rouge, Louisiana State and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel.

7. Keely Y. Scott
Title: Senior Partner
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1995
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., Economics, 1990
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Professional Liability; Architect and Engineer Liability; Directors and Officers Liability; Construction Law; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Mediation
Membership: Baton Rouge (Past Chair, Young Lawyers Section), Louisiana State (Member, Sections on: Fidelity, Surety and Construction Law; Insurance; Negligence; Compensation; Admiralty Law) and American (Member: Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, Design Committee; Professional Officers' and Directors' Liability Committee; Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee; Trial Techniques Committee, Professional Liability, Construction Litigation and Insurance Coverage Litigation; Editorial Board, Tort and Insurance Practice Section Publication; Vice Chair: Affiliate Program Team; National Conference Team) Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute (Member: Professional Liability Committee; Insurance Law Committee; Construction Law Committee; Law Practice Management Committee); State Bar of Texas; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel.

8. Leigh F. Groves
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1995
College: McNeese State University, B.S., Sociology, 1992
Admitted: Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Health Care, Complex Commercial Litigation, Professional Liability, Architect and Engineer Liability, Construction Law, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Director and Officer Liability
Membership: Baton Rouge, Louisiana State (Member, Sections on: Insurance and Tort Law; Employment Law), Federal (Member, Federal Litigation Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Professional Liability; Construction Litigation; Insurance Coverage Litigation) Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas.

9. Christopher Bourgeois
Title: Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University (J.D.; B.C.L., 2002)
College: Clemson University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Louisiana State University (J.D.; B.C.L., 2002)
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, General Civil Litigation
Membership: Baton Rouge Bar Association

10. Theodore (Ted) L. Jones
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Mississippi, LL.B., 1963; Georgetown University, LL.M., Taxation, 1970
College: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Northwestern State College, B.S., 1960
Admitted: University of Mississippi, LL.B., 1963; Georgetown University, LL.M., Taxation, 1970
Practice Area: Venture Capital, Construction / Development, Construction / Development, Mergers / Acquisitions
Membership: Baton Rouge, Louisiana State and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar; The District of Columbia Bar.

11. Samuel M. Rosamond, III
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1985
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1982
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1985
Practice Area: Environmental and Occupational Disease Law, Toxic Tort Law, Products Liability, Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage Law, Construction Law, Medical Malpractice, General Property and Casualty Law
Membership: Jefferson and Louisiana State Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel New Orleans Pro Bono Project.

12. Lisa E. Maurer
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1988
College: Louisiana State University, B.C.J., 1983
Admitted: Louisiana State University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Public Finance
Membership: Louisiana State and American Bar Associations; National Association of Bond Lawyers.

13. Michael T. Durham
Title: Partner
Law School: Louisiana State University (J.D.; B.C.L., 2002); University of Denver, LL.M., 2003
College: McNeese State University, B.S., 1999
Admitted: Louisiana State University (J.D.; B.C.L., 2002); University of Denver, LL.M., 2003
Practice Area: Taxation; Corporate/Business Law; Construction Law; Energy
Membership: Baton Rouge, Louisiana State (Member, Taxation Section), The Colorado and American Bar Associations.

14. Tara L. Johnston
Title: Associate
Law School: Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., B.C.L., 2002
College: Louisiana Tech University, B.S., cum laude, 1999
Admitted: Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., B.C.L., 2002
Practice Area: Insurance Defense Litigation, Workers Compensation Law, Civil Rights
Membership: Shreveport and Louisiana State Bar Associations; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel..