Terrel J. Broussard New Orleans, Louisiana
| Partner | |
| phone | (504) 585-3200 |
| fax | (504) 585-7688 |
| monbar@monbar.com | |
Description of Practice:
Engaged in trial litigation, including personal injury defense, labor relations, product liability, wrongful death cases, transit law, and contract matters. Formerly directed litigation as Chief Counsel of Transit Management of Southwestern Louisiana, a corporation that managed the daily operations of the Regional Transit Authority. Acted as a mediator in programs sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service. Former Regional Counsel (Acting) U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Appointed mediator for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Mediated hundreds of cases involving personal injury disputes, product liability, property disputes, construction contracts, workers' compensation, employment discrimination, real estate contracts and small business acquisitions. As a former landman with a major oil company, drafted and negotiated mineral contracts and leases, real estate and construction contracts and small business acquisitions.
In 2012, appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights Under Law.
- Areas of Practice:
- Employment Law
- Construction Law
- Insurance Defense
- Product Liability
- Business Litigation
- Bar Admissions:
- Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- Education:
- Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana,
1973
J.D. - Graduate of University of Southwestern Louisiana,
1967
B.A.
Major: Political Science
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Punitive Damages in Louisiana, NBI Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 1996
- Faculty: Dillard University, Division of Business: Business Law, Dillard University, 1985 - Present
- Ethical Considerations in FLSA Litigation, 2006
- What Have We Learned From The Twisted Sisters Katrina, Rita and Wilma, LSBA, 2006
- Planning for Future Disasters, Baton Rouge Bar Association, 2006
- Recent Developments in Insurance Laws, "No Pay No Play" and "The Impoundment Law", CLE Presentation, Greater New Orleans Martinet Legal Society, 1998
- Sexual Harassment: When a Joke is Not a Joke, Covenant House Staff, New Orleans, January 2000, and to Principals Association, New Orleans Public Schools, Inc., 2000
- Panelist, Equal Access to a Quality Education: The Civil Right of the 21st Century, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 2000
- Business Ethics Conference, Rotary Club of New Orleans, Leader of Break Out Session - Legal vs Ethical Business Decisions, 2000
- Professionalism in Trial Advocacy - Jazzing Up Your Trial Techniques, Louisiana Bar Association Seminar, May 4, 2001
- Honors and Awards:
- Super Lawyers of Louisiana, 2007
- Recipient, Council on Legal Education Opportunity Scholarship
- Commendation for Outstanding Service to the City of New Orleans, Mayor Moon Landrieu, 1977
- Distinguished Service Award for five continuous years in Youth Ministry by the Archdiocese of New Orleans, 1977
- Commendation for Outstanding Service to the City of New Orleans, Mayor Ernest N. Morial, 1980
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Member
- American Bar Association
- Baton Rouge Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- Member
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Louis A. Martinet Legal Society
- Member
- New Orleans Civil Service Commission
- Louisiana State Bar Association Committee on Continuing Legal Education
- Member, Summer School for Lawyers Planning Committee
- The Louisiana State Bar Association Committee on Continuing Legal Education, 2006
- Vice-Chairman, Summer School for Lawyers Planning Committee
- Louisiana State Bar Association, 2006
- Vice Chairman, Client Protection Fund Committee
- Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Louisiana Recovery Authority Housing Task Force
- Fraternities/Sororities:
- Alpha Phi Alpha
