H. Edward

Barousse, III

Edward is an accomplished litigator with 25 years of experience defending clients in personal injury, premises liability, products liability, insurance coverage, medical and professional malpractice, and other commercial disputes heard in federal and state trial and appellate courts, administrative hearings, and settlement negotiations and mediation. He recognizes that a single client victory can have important ripple effects throughout entire industries. Over the years, Edward has successfully represented publicly traded corporations, privately held companies, municipalities, and individual clients in complex, high-profile, and high-stakes matters.

He has deep experience at every step of the litigation process, from initial discovery and depositions to the development of case strategies and the drafting and filing of motions and appeals. An effective communicator, Edward works closely and collaboratively with his clients, outside experts, and other third parties to help them understand the legal, regulatory, and technical issues at hand; make appropriate, mission-driven decisions; and manage large litigation dockets efficiently and in a timely manner.

In addition to his personal injury, premises liability, and products liability work, he has represented clients in connection with transportation disputes, law enforcement civil rights actions, and business succession and healthcare disputes, among other areas. An avid researcher, Edward has deep experience interpreting emerging and often untested federal and state laws. He advised a major insurance company regarding the important changes in Louisiana’s bad faith statutes with respect to disputes that arise following natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.