Plauché Maselli Parkerson LLP

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Bruce has tried more than 40 cases to verdict and has handled hundreds more.  He represents natural gas distributors, gas transmission companies, manufacturers, hotels and insurers in cases involving wrongful death, personal injury and property damage.  He handles complex cases involving fires and explosions, natural gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, toxic exposure, product liability, breach of contract, and premises liability.  He has worked with experts in a broad variety of disciplines ranging from accident reconstruction to physics and metallurgy.  He has also tried cases involving the enforceability of indemnity provisions and additional insured status.

Since 1995, Bruce has been a frequent speaker at conferences sponsored by natural gas industry associations.  He has spoken regarding the investigation of fires and explosions as well as topics involving expert evidence.  

Bruce is a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America.  He has also been chosen by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" in the fields of utility law and commercial litigation.  He has been recognized by his peers as among the Best Lawyers in America in the fields of products liability and commercial litigation.

Admissions

All Louisiana, Texas and North Carolina state courts; United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana; United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; United States District Court for the Southern and Northern Districts of Texas

Memberships

Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
DRI
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
Litigation Counsel of America - Fellow
Transportation Lawyers Association
American Gas Association
National Fire Protection Association