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Jack E Truitt

Insurance Attorney at Covington, LA

5.0   1 review
  • State Years
    Texas - TX 29 years
    Louisiana - LA 35 years
  • Licensed for 29 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1994
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 35 years
    State LA
    Acquired 1987
    Status
    Eligible to Practice Law No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Jack

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Jack E. "Bobby" Truitt was born in Texas, but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from Jesuit High School of New Orleans, he attended Louisiana State University where he obtained a business administration degree with a minor in political science. He then obtained his J.D. from Loyola University School of Law and has been licensed in Louisiana and Texas since. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana State and Federal District and Appellate Courts and has been admitted to the United States Supreme Court as well. Mr. Truitt began his practice with a small defense firm that practiced primarily admiralty, worker's compensation, and general casualty litigation. However, he soon joined a larger insurance defense firm in Metairie, Louisiana where he began trying many cases on behalf of major national clients such as Kmart, Cox Cable, Tonti Properties, and Walgreens; there, he obtained numerous "zero verdicts" in bench and jury trials. Mr. Truitt soon became a partner in this firm, but was dissatisfied with the "big firm" mentality, so he formed his own firm with two assistant district attorneys, who thereafter returned to practicing criminal law on a full-time basis. The Truitt Law Firm continued with the association of Jack E. Truitt, Bobby's father, who has since passed, and others. The firm continues to represent major national clients successfully at the trial and appellate levels. The firm has significant experience in the areas of pharmaceutical defense, automobile litigation, premises liability, construction litigation, worker's compensation, business litigation, and criminal defense. Mr. Truitt has been a presenter at many continuing education seminars for other lawyers, paralegals, and claims professionals. He is also a former member of the Louisiana Bar Association House of Delegates, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, and the prestigious Defense Research Institute. He has achieved the highest rating from his peers in Martindale Hubbell, and the firm recently was awarded the distinction of approval by A. M. Best Insurance Ratings. Mr. Truitt serves on the Board of Directors for the West St. Tammany YMCA and is involved in other organizations benefitting the community. Mr. Truitt resides in Covington, Louisiana with his wife and three boys.

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The Truitt Law Firm
1321 Ochsner Boulevard
Suite 200
Covington, LA, 70433

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Posted by Mark | May 8, 2015
Very Good Value
Our company LCI Workers' Comp has used Bobby Truitt to handle workers' compensation defense for us for over five years. We have found Bobby to be very accessible, communicative and easy to deal with. His billing is fair, clear and a good value. And his results in defending the claims has been outstanding. Because of our positive experience in using Bobby for comp claims we've also used him for other matters related to vendors, and these too were equally enjoyable experiences. If you want an attorney that you can pick up the phone and call and get a simple and honest explanation of your case, Bobby is the person for you.
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Response from Jack Truitt May 8, 2015
Thanks for your kind words.

Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • The Truitt Law Firm
  • 1997 - Present
  • Partner
  • McQuaig & Solomon
  • 1995 - 1997
  • Associate
  • Holoway, McQuaig & Solomon
  • 1988 - 1995
  • Associate
  • Bailey & Leininger
  • 1987 - 1988
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Education

  • Loyola University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1987
  • Louisiana State University
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1984

Legal Cases

  • Armand v. Jefferson Parish School Board
  • $165,000 for plaintiff

Associations

  • National Restaurant and Retail Defense Association
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyers
  • Thomson Reuters
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyers
  • Thomson Reuters
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyers
  • Thomson Reuters
  • 2013
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyers
  • Thomson Reuters
  • 2012
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2012
  • Leaders in Law
  • City Business
  • 2011
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2011
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Speaking Engagements

  • National Restaurant and Retail Defense Association Annual Meeting
  • Vendor endorsements and indemnification
  • 2015

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (1)
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Litigation Attorney | Aug 26
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I tried a case against Mr. Truitt in the 90's and lost the verdict to him. He was a very good lawyer then and has just gotten better with age and experience. I'd recommend "Bobby" in litigation matters. He impressed me so much at the time, I have retained him for representation in family business matters and that's a big deal as far as I am concerned. Without hesitation, I would recommend Mr. Truitt."
Workers compensation Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Bobby is a strong advocate for his client in the courtroom. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several cases and he is the utmost professional. He and his staff ensure that things get done in an efficient and timely manner. I strongly endorse Bobby."
Workers compensation