Atty. Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt

Atty. Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt

Mr. Truitt began his practice with a small defense firm that practiced primarily admiralty, worker's compensation, and general casualty litigation.

Covington Covington 39 J. Erfahrung 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt at a glance

Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt is a Partner based in Covington, Louisiana, practicing at The Truitt Law Firm. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1987), U.S. Federal Courts (1987), and Texas (1994). Educated at Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Covington, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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 litiga Mr. Truitt resides in Covington, Louisiana with his wife and three boys

Practice Areas Explained

Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Covington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt

Where is Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt's law office located?
Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt's law practice is located in Covington, Louisiana. The firm is The Truitt Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt handle?
Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt practiced law?
Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt go to law school?
Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt for a consultation?
You can contact Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt received?
Jack E. (Bobby) Truitt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University School of Law
- 1987
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Federal Courts
Admitted: 1987
Texas
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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