Areas of Practice
- Appellate Litigation
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Class Action Defense & Multi-District Litigation
- Construction
- Corporate & Securities
- Labor & Employment
- Maritime & Admiralty
- Products Liability
- Real Estate: Land Use, Development & Finance
Education
- Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1992; Moot Court Board; Appellate Advocacy Board, 1990–1992
- Louisiana State University, B.A. in English and Psychology, 1985
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1992
- Texas, 2000
Court Admissions
- E.D. La.
- M.D. La.
- W.D. La.
- E.D. Tex.
- N.D. Tex.
- S.D. Tex.
- W.D. Tex.
- Bankr. E.D. La.
- Bankr. M.D. La.
- Bankr. W.D. La.
Tracy Curtis is a partner in the firm's Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group and practices from the firm's Lafayette office. Formerly a member of Longman Russo, APLC, Mr. Curtis has extensive experience in all aspects of the litigation process, including jury trials, bench trials, motion practice appeals, writs, and post-judgment proceedings. He has represented clients in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, insurance, banking, maritime, real estate, telecommunications, and transportation.
Mr. Curtis has handled cases in road hazard, products liability, medical malpractice, architectural professional malpractice, construction defect, bankruptcy, premises liability, false arrest, auto liability, rig explosion, trespass, 1983 actions, employment discrimination, workers' compensation, disability, LHWCA, ad valorem taxes, employment agreements, noncompete agreements, insurance coverage, insurance fraud, and banking fraud. More recently, Mr. Curtis has defended suits for medical malpractice, traumatic brain injury, and severe personal injury from oilfield, auto, and work accidents. He continues to work in commercial litigation over contract and lease disputes, construction liens, open accounts, insurance coverage, and employment issues.
Noteworthy
- BV® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell
- Awarded the Louisiana State Bar Association's Pro Bono Publico Award (1994)
- Recognized by the Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers for Outstanding Pro Bono Services (2004)
News
- Curtis Elected to LSBA House of Delegates
- Curtis to Present at "Automobile Litigation: Strategic Issues and Answers"
- Jones Walker Expands in Lafayette
Memberships
Legal
- American Inn of Court of Acadiana (1994–1997)
- The John M. Duhé, Jr. American Inn of Court (Founding Member, 1998–2001; Treasurer, 1998–2001, 2003 to date)
- Lafayette Parish Bar Association (Member, 1994 to date; Director, 1995–1999; Editorial Board, The Promulgator)
- Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers (Member, 1992 to date; Director, 1999–2001)
- Lafayette Young Lawyers Association (Member, 1992–1997; President, 1995–1996)
- Louisiana State Bar Association (Member, 1992 to date; House of Delegates, 1998–2001, 2003–2006, 2010–2012)
- Louisiana Bar Foundation (2006 to date)
- State Bar of Texas (2000 to date)
- Texas Bar Foundation (2000 to date)
Community
- The Family Tree Parenting and Counseling Center (Member, Board of Directors, 1994–2003; Counselor, 2003 to date)
- Lafayette Catholic Service Center, Inc., (Member, Board of Directors, 1994–1998; Secretary, 1995–1996)
- Lafayette Chapter of the Council on Aging, Bylaws Committee (Member, Board of Directors, 1994)
- Opelousas Housing Corporation (Member, Board of Directors, 1994–1998; Secretary 1995–1996)
- Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (Member, Board of Directors, 1995–2001; Vice President, 1999–2000; Counselor, 2001 to date)
