Lawyer Robert B. Acomb, Jr., graduated from Tulane University, B.B.A., 1951 Tulane University, J.D., 1953, is now employed by Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre L.L.P. at 201 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70170.

While being a member of New Orleans Bar Association (Elected Distinguished Maritime Lawyer, 1996; Recipient, Presidents Award, 2002); Louisiana Bar Foundation; Louisiana State Bar Association (Recipient, Curtis Boisfontaine Award for Excellence in Trial Practice, 2002); Federal Bar Association; American Bar Association (Chairman, Standing Committee on Admiralty and Maritime Law, 1979-1983; Chairman, 1983-1984 and Vice Chair, 1984?, Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee, Tort and Insurance Practice Section); Association of Average Adjusters of the United States (Chairman, 1992-1993); American Bar Foundation; Maritime Law Association of U.S. (Member, Executive Committee, 1981-1984). American College of Trial Lawyers (State Chairman, 1978-1980)., Robert B. Acomb, Jr. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Robert B. Acomb, Jr. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Robert B. Acomb, Jr. offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Robert B. Acomb, Jr. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Robert B. Acomb, Jr.'s office is located at New Orleans, LA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Robert B. Acomb, Jr. has been admitted in 1953, Louisiana. His or her practice areas include Admiralty Law(70%); Civil Litigation(15%); Corporate Law(5%); Professional Liability Law(10%).

Robert B. Acomb, Jr.'s college and law school education includes Tulane University, B.B.A., 1951, Tulane University, J.D., 1953. Other biographical background includes Phi Delta Phi; Omicron Delta Kappa; Order of the Coif. Member, Board of Editors, Tulane Law Review, 1952-1953. Chairman, Advisory Editors, Tulane Maritime Law Journal, 1972?. Editor, "Damages Recoverable in Maritime Matters," ABA Press, 1984. Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 1979?. Elected Distinguished Maritime Lawyer, New Orleans Bar Association, 1996; Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, Tulane University Alumni Association, 2003. Author: Casebook Admiralty: Personal Injury and Death Tulane Press, 6th Ed., 2007; Casebook, Collision and Limitation of Liability, 1997. Lecturer, Louisiana State Law School, 1985-1988. Adjunct Professor of Law, Tulane University, 1969?. Member, Board of Administrators, Tulane Educational Fund, 1996-2000. Permanent Member, 1965 and Chairman, 1991?, Advisory Board, Tulane Admiralty Law Institute. Member, Fifth Circuit Lawyers Advisory Committee, 1984-1986. President, Navy League of U.S., New Orleans Council, 1987-1989, 1992-1995. State President, Navy League of the U.S., 1996-1999. Chairman, Archbishops Community Appeal, 1992. Member, Tulane University Alumni Association. Decorated Knight Grand Cross, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Named Lieutenant of the Southeastern Lieutenancy by Cardinal Furno; Named Knight of St. Gregory the Great by Pope John Paul II; Named Order of Saint Louis by Archbishop Schulte, 1988; Named One of Top 50 Lawyers, New Orleans City Business, New Orleans, 20. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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