Gregory J. Laborde

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Gregory J. Laborde was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on August 4, 1953. He was admitted to the Bar in 1977 (Louisiana). His primary emphasis is insurance defense, further specializing in general casualty, professional liability, products liability and environmental law. His prior practice includes: Adams & Reese (associate, 1977-1980); Preis, Kraft, Laborde & Daigle (associate, 1981; partner, 1982-1989); and Gregory J. Laborde, PLC (1989-2007)

EDUCATION:

· Preparatory: Univerity of Southwestern Louisiana - Lafayette (B.A., Economics, English, 1974)

· Legal: Tulane University (J.D., 1977)

FRATERNITIES/HONOR SOCIETIES:

· Omicron Delta Epsilon

· Blue Key

MEMBER:

· Lafayette Parish, 15th Judicial District Court

· Lafayette Parish Bar Association Ethics Committee (1983 - present)

· Lafayette Parish Bar Association Inter-Professional Committee Chairman (1989 - present)

· Louisiana State Bar Association

· Delegate, Louisiana State Bar Association House of Delegates (1989 - 1990)

· Defense Research Institute

· International Association of Defense Counsel (1992 - present)

REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS:

· Safeway Insurance Company

· Gray Insurance Company

REFERENCES:

· Home Bank, St. Martin Bank

Admitted to practice in the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of the United States District Courts for the State of Louisiana and Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeal.