Richard T Simmons Jr Attorney's web site E-MAIL: richard_simmons@haileymcnamara.com RICHARD T. SIMMONS, JR. Born September 13, 1945 Lifetime Resident of New Orleans Hailey McNamara Law Firm (1982-Present) ·Managing Partner U.S. Attorney's Office (1978-1982) Federal Public Defender (1974-1978) JAG Corp - U.S. Army (1970-1974) EDUCATION George Washington Univ. Law School; Master's of Law (L.L.M.) in Environmental Law - May 1974 Judge Advocate General's School (U.S. Army) at Univ. of Virginia Law School - Dec 1970 (Basic Course); June 1984 (Advanced Course) Louisiana State Univ. Law School: Juris Doctor - May 1970 Louisiana State Univ.: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - May 1967 LAW SCHOOL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Member of the Moot Court Board (1969, 1970) Moot Court Finalist - presented written and oral argument to the Louisiana Supreme Court (1969-70) Publication in the Louisiana Law Review (1970) Graduate paper on the Lt. William Calley (My Lai, Vietnam) case (1973) LEGAL EXPERIENCE Managing Partner, Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale (1982 to present) CRIMINAL DEFENSE Representation of co-defendant business partner of Governor Edwin Edwards indicted on racketeering charges; all defendants acquitted in 1986. Representation of actor, Paul Burke, indicted along with New Orleans District Attorney, Harry Connick, on gambling, racketeering and perjury charges (both defendants acquitted July, 1990). Representation of Robert B. Evans, Jr., President of the Jefferson Parish Council and CEO of Enterprise Savings and Loan, indicted on charges of bank fraud and bribery. Despite testimony by a Greek fugitive (borrower), Evans was acquitted of all charges. Representation of former State Senator Michael H. O'Keefe, Sr, indicted on charges of insurance fraud and money laundering. After a conviction, the district court granted a new trial based upon findings of perjury of a government witness and government misconduct. After a lengthy appellate battle (5 years), the conviction was re-instated. Representation of plant manager of Marine Shale Processors; investigation as to environmental criminal matters; charges resolved by compromise. Representation of secretary to Baton Rouge District Attorney on perjury charges; all charges dismissed. Other Representations Nationwide health care providers investigated by the Department of Justice. Various medical professionals accused of Medicare and Medicaid fraud. State District Judge indicted on false statement to bank: Shipyard executive investigated on government contract fraud; Vice President of State bank charged with bank fraud. Internet user accused of possesion of pornography. CIVIL DEFENSE Representations in Civil RICO and other complex litigation. Representation of insurance clients - CNA, Westport, AIG, Admiral, State Farm, Home/REM Insurance. Representation of manufacturers - John Deere, Black & Decker, Homelite, Tampax, Echo, Intermedics, Richards Manufacturing, Trailmobile, Chrysler. Representation of Louisiana attorneys in legal malpractice lawsuits. Representation of Directors and Officers. Representation of CEO and attorneys for failed financial institutions in lawsuits brought by FSLIC/FDIC after institution closures. Representation of public officials (e.g. District Attorneys', Judiciary in civil rights cases). Representation of Government contractors - Avondale Shipyards, Martin Marietta, Windham Power Lifts Assistant United States Attorney (1978 to 1982) - substantial expertise in jury trials and other federal litigation in the Eastern District of Louisiana under U.S. Attorney John Volz as: Chief of Trials (1982) - Supervisor of all civil and criminal trial litigation. Chief of Criminal Division (1979-81). Supervisor of 18 criminal attorneys in such areas as "white collar" crime, Federal program Fraud political corruption, bank fraud, environmental, and IRS, violation. Chief of Civil Division (1978-79) supervisor over 8 civil attorney. BRILAB prosecutor (nationwide FBI undercover operation into Bribery in Labor). Racketeering and political corruption prosecutor (former Congressman, school board president, police juror, French Quarter night club owners). Assistant Federal Public Defender, Eastern District of Louisiana (1974-1978) Legal counsel to indigent persons charged with federal crimes in the Eastern District. Judge Advocate in the United States Army, Lt. Colonel JAG Corp (retired). Active Duty (1970-74) United States Army Reserves (1974-98) Appellate representation of Lt. William Calley (My Lai, Vietnam incident) (1973-74) Representation of Captain Derrick Robertson accused in the Aberdeen Proving Grounds sex scandals. (1996-97) AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS UNITED STATES ARMY LEGION OF MERIT, presented by Deputy Judge Advocate General upon retirement (June 1998). DIRECTOR'S AWARD from the Department of Justice for U.S. Attorney prosecution activities. (1979-82) [Award Presented by Associate Attorney General Rudolph Guiliani in ceremonies in the Great Hall Department of Justice, 1982] SPECIAL COMMENDATION from U.S. Attorney General Griffin Bell for prosecution of "political scandal" prosecutions. [Award presented in ceremonies in the Great Hall, Department of Justice, Wash., 1979] LETTER OF COMMENDATION from FBI Director William Webster for prosecution of the New Orleans "BRILAB" case, resulting in the conviction of a mafia leader and a high official in La. Government. (1981) ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL with Oak Leaf Cluster. (1973, 1974) ADMISSIONS TO PRACTICE U.S. Supreme Court, Louisiana Supreme Court, all Louisiana courts, U.S. Fifth Circuit and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts in Louisiana ( Eastern, Middle and Western Districts), U.S. Court of Military Appeals. Rick is a managing partner of the firm. AREAS OF PRACTICE: White Collar Civil & Criminal Litigation; Legal Malpractice Litigation; Professional Malpractice Liability Litigation; Product Liability Litigation; Business & Corporate Consultations & Litigation; Due Diligence & Regulatory Compliance; False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation; Internal Investigations   One Galleria Blvd : Suite 1400 | Metairie, LA 70001 | (504) 836-6500 : Fax (504) 836-6565 10771 Perkins Road : Suite 100 | Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | (225) 766-5567 : Fax (225) 766-5548 1100 Poydras Street : Suite 2900 | New Orleans, LA 70163 | (504) 799-2271 1105 30th Avenue : Suite 202 | Gulfport, MS 39501 | (228) 864-5556 : Fax (228) 864-5546

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