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Bobby J. Delise
Mr. Delise’s primary area of his legal practice is the representation of an international clientele of commercial divers as well as technical, public safety and recreational divers in personal injury litigation. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Delise has engaged in the representation of individuals and enterprises worldwide in all areas of the law.

Trey Morris
Personal injury attorney Trey Morris received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University and his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center. Mr. Morris’s experience and tenacity has been rewarded inside and outside the courtroom with multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements throughout the years. A respected and seasoned trial attorney, Mr. Morris has also served as co-counsel to other law firms who have trusted in his skill and insight. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Shreveport Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. Mr. Morris has received the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA) 2015 10 Best award for his excellence. In 2016, Trey received a Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for the state of Louisiana by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA). Attorney Trey Morris regularly teaches classes to other lawyers in Louisiana and Texas about practice tips and trial strategies.
Jack E. Truitt
Mr. Truitt began his practice with a small defense firm that practiced primarily admiralty, worker's compensation, and general casualty litigation. He soon joined a larger insurance defense firm where he became a partner and tried many cases for major national clients. He later formed his own firm, which continues to represent major national clients successfully at trial and appellate levels. He has significant experience in pharmaceutical defense, automobile litigation, premises liability, construction litigation, worker's compensation, business litigation, and criminal defense. Mr. Truitt is a presenter at continuing education seminars, a former member of the Louisiana Bar Association House of Delegates, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, and the Defense Research Institute. He has achieved the highest rating from his peers in Martindale Hubbell and the firm was approved by A. M. Best Insurance Ratings. He serves on the Board of Directors for the West St. Tammany YMCA.

Alton J. Hall, Jr.
Mr. Hall’s practice focuses on admiralty and maritime matters involving recreational, public safety, technical and commercial divers. In addition, Mr. Hall is experienced with treasure/salvage law, charter party and ship collision, allision, United States Coast Guard administrative actions and personal injury litigation.

Stephen R. Rue
Attorney Stephen Rue has been voted the “Best Attorney” in the Greater New Orleans Area and is proud to be a lawyer that so many people rely on. As an experienced litigator, he is dedicated to achieving the goals of every client he serves. His firm proudly represents personal injury, criminal law, and family law clients throughout the greater New Orleans area. He is a highly-respected trial lawyer, author, and lecturer. He has taught at Loyola Law School, served as Vice Chairman of the Civil Law and Litigation Section of the Louisiana Bar Association, and is a Fellow of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He has three decades of experience representing individuals injured or killed in various accidents, successfully litigating and receiving numerous multi-million-dollar trial judgments and settlements. He is also well known for representing clients in significant child custody, family law, and divorce cases, having represented over two thousand clients. He is the Author of several bestselling divorce and child custody books. He is a valued member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. He is recognized as a 2017 SUPER LAWYER, has a “SUPERB” 10 out of 10 Rating by AVVO Attorney Ratings, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates. He is the reigning King of the Mardi Gras Krewe of Alla and a proud full member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club.

Carol T. Richards
Carol T. Richards is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the Louisiana State Board of Legal Specialization. She earned her Juris Doctorate cum laude from Tulane University School of Law in 1982 and was admitted to the Louisiana Bar the same year. She also holds an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. from Louisiana State University. She has maintained an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale.com for over 10 years and was appointed to the Louisiana Supreme Court Task Force on Women in the Courts in 1989. Carol is a past chair of the Family Law Section of the Louisiana Association of Justice and a past-president of the Association for Women Attorneys in New Orleans. She has been recognized as a Louisiana Super Lawyer multiple times (2007-2012), including being named one of the Top 25 Women Lawyers in Louisiana in 2007, and a Top Lawyer in Family Law by New Orleans Magazine in 2009. She is actively involved in several legal committees and associations.

Margaret S. Burns
Margaret S. Burns is a personal injury, criminal defense, and succession attorney in Covington, LA. She is a graduate of the College of Charleston and Southern University Law Center, and a dedicated member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, 22nd JDC Bar Association, and Louisiana Association for Justice.