Lawrence N. Curtis

Background

Curtis, Lawrence N. was born on July 27, 1952 in Jamaica, New York, United States.

Education

Saint John"s University (Bachelor of Arts, 1974). Loyola University (Juris Doctor, 1977).

Career

Walker v. Halliburton Services, Incorporated., 654 So.2d 365 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1995); Fitch v. Vintage Petroleum, Incorporated., 652 So.2d 998 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1994); Miguez v. Southern Pacific Transportation Company, 645 So.2d 1184 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1994); Wright v. Otis Engineering Corporation, 643 So.2d 484 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1994); Frederick v. Woman"s Hospital of Acadiana, 626 So.2d 467 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1993); Henderson v. Domingue, 626 So.2d 555 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1993); Arnaud v. Commercial Union Insurance. Company, 594 So.2d 992 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1992); Romero v. Chiles Offshore Corporation, 140 F.R.D. 336 (West.D. Louisiana. 1992); Rabeaux v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Company, 577 So.2d 1214 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1991); Matter of Talbot Big foot, 924 F.2d 85 (5th Circuit 1991); Matter of Talbor Big Foot, 887 F.2d 611 (5th Circuit 1989); Matter of Talbot Big Foot, 854 F.2d 758 (5th Circuit 1988); Breaux Bridge Bank & Trust Company v. Simon, 570 So.2d 156 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1990); Baugh v. Gulf Air Transport, Incorporated., 526 So.2d 1239 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1988); Simon v. Fasig-Tipton Company of New York, 524 So.2d 788 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1988); Matter of Richard A. Thalheim, 853 F.2d 383 (5th Circuit 1988); Lazzell v. Booker Drilling Company 816 F.2d 196 (5th Circuit 1987); Moody v. Arabie, 498 So.2d 1081 (Louisiana. 1986); Romero v. Mosquito Control Contractors, Incorporated., 480 So.2d 358 (Louisiana. Appendix 3rd Circuit 1985).Worked at Curtis & Lambert, A Professional Law Corporation (Lafayette, Los Angeles) specializing in Maritime Personal Injury, Railroad Crossing Accidents, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice. Admitted to the bar, 1978, Louisiana and United States. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.

1979, United States.

District Court, Western District of Louisiana and United States. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. 1988, United States. Supreme Court.

1991, United States.

District Court, Middle District of Louisiana. Recipient: Saint John"s University, Alumni Outstanding Achievement Medal, 1994. Listed in, Who"s Who in American Law, 1996.

Author: "Plaintiff"s Intoxication as Contributory Negligence in Motor Vehicle Death," Spring Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Point Clear, Alabama, April 3, 1985.

"Opening Statement for the Plaintiff," Your Case. From Start to Finish Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 12, 1988.

"Recent Case Law on Closing Argument," Holiday Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, San Antonio, Texas, December 1, 1989. "Pre-Trial Discovery, "Retainer to Verdict Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 25, 1990.

"A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules & Procedure in Louisiana," National Business Institute, Incorporated., Lafayette, Louisiana, October 24, 1995.

"Current Update on Federal Rules of Civil Procedure," Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association," Baton Rouge, Louisiana, December 29, 1995. Master of the Bench, Americans Inns of Court, 1994—. Member: Louisiana State (Member, Section on Insurance, Negligence and Compensation), Federal and American Bar Associations.

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1989-1991, Member, President"s Advisory Council, 1987-1989). Lafayette Trial Lawyers Association.

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.

Achievements

• Lawrence N. Curtis has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author: "Plaintiff's Intoxication as Contributory Negligence in Motor Vehicle Death," Spring Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Point Clear, Alabama, April 3, 1985. "Opening Statement for the Plaintiff," Your Case. From Start to Finish Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 12, 1988.
    
    "Recent Case Law on Closing Argument," Holiday Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, San Antonio, Texas, December 1, 1989. "Pre-Trial Discovery, "Retainer to Verdict Seminar, Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 25, 1990. "A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules & Procedure in Louisiana," National Business Institute, Inc., Lafayette, Louisiana, October 24, 1995.
    
    "Current Update on Federal Rules of Civil Procedure," Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association," Baton Rouge, Louisiana, December 29, 1995. Master of the Bench, Americans Inns of Court, 1994—.

Membership

Member: Louisiana State (Member, Section on Insurance, Negligence and Compensation), Federal and American Bar Associations. The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Governors, 1989-1991, Member, President"s Advisory Council, 1987-1989).

Lafayette Trial Lawyers Association.

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.