Lawyer James S. Thompson, graduated from Tulane University, B.A., 1972 Tulane University, J.D., 1975, is now employed by Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P. at 704 Carondelet Street New Orleans, LA 70130.James S. Thompson is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James S. Thompson as your lawyer, you should consider whether James S. Thompson 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 James S. Thompson has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James S. Thompson's office is located at New Orleans, LA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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James S. Thompson has been admitted in 1975, Louisiana;. His or her practice areas include Insurance Defense, Litigation, Environmental / Natural Resources.

James S. Thompson's college and law school education includes Tulane University, B.A., 1972, Tulane University, J.D., 1975. Other biographical background includes Jim Thompson has been associated with the firm since 1973. He worked as a law clerk from 1973 until he graduated from Tulane Law School in 1975. He became a partner in 1979 and has participated in the management of the firm in various areas since 1980. In 2002, he was elected chairman of the management committee. From 1975 until present, Jim’s practice has included representation of numerous personal lines and commercial insurers. In the 1980’s, he was involved extensively in the defense of Pittsburgh Corning in the asbestos litigation. He tried the first asbestosis case in the Eastern District of Louisiana. His trial experience is extensive before both judge and jury. Further, his appellate work has included the argument of cases in the Louisiana First, Fourth and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal as well as the United States Fifth Circuit. Jim is a member of both state and federal bar associations. He has served as president of the New Orleans Defense Association. He is also a longstanding member of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the International Association of Defense Counsel as well as a member of the Defense Research Institute. Jim is married to Donna S. Thompson and they have three daughters, Heather, Ashley and Erica. Professional Associations • Defense Research Institute • Federal Bar Association • International Association of Defense Counsel • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel • Louisian. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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