Hailey McNamara Hall Larmann&Papale, LLP - Attorneys at Law
   		  

John T Culotta



E-MAIL: john_culotta@haileymcnamara.com
JOHN TILGHMAN CULOTTA PERSONAL BORN: March 4, 1958; Lifetime resident of New Orleans area FAMILY: Married to Eileen Farrelly Culotta, 6 children Parents: the late Dr. Vincent A. Culotta and Ethel Chachere Culotta NICKNAME: Jack EDUCATION Loyola University at New Orleans: Juris Doctor, 1985 University of New Orleans: 1980-1982 (Graduate classes in Advanced Biology, Cytogenetics, etc.) Louisiana State University: Bachelor of Science in Zoology/Pre-Medicine, 1980 Jesuit High School, 1976 ADMISSIONS TO PRACTICE US: United States Supreme Court; admitted August 2002 LA: United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana; Louisiana Supreme Court; all Louisiana State Courts; admitted 1986 TX: United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; all Texas State Courts; admitted 1996 MS: United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi EMPLOYMENT MANAGING PARTNER - Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale, L.L.P. (2005 to present) EQUITY PARTNER - Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale, L.L.P. (1996-2004) Martindale-Hubbell rating of "AV" indicating an attorney who has reached the heights of professional excellence, has practiced law for many years and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. PARTNER - Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale, L.L.P. (1991-1995) ASSOCIATE - Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale, P.L.C. (1985-1990) LAW CLERK - Hailey, McNamara, Hall, Larmann & Papale, P.L.C. (1983-1985) LEGAL EXPERIENCE CIVIL DEFENSE a. Representation of insurance clients: AIG, State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Prudential, and Travelers/Aetna insurance companies (general casualty, automobile, coverage, worker's compensation and premises liability claims). b. Representation of manufacturers: The Flintkote Company, Rite-Aid, Homelite, Bernard & Burk, Trailmobile, Carlisle Syntec Systems and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (class action environmental, warranty and products liability claims). c. Representation of self-insured interests: Taco Bell Corporation, Tricon Global, Yum!Brands, Inc., Louisiana Restaurant Association Self Insurer's Fund, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Piccadilly Cafeterias, Inc., Ralph & Kacoo's Restaurants, Constar International, Hilton Hotels, Ryan's Family Steakhouses, Inc., Delta Beverage, and Employers Self Insurer's Fund (premises liability, contractual claims, products liability and worker's compensation). d. Representation of various Syndicates/Underwriters at Lloyd's of London and member companies of the Institute of London Underwriters: M.E. Brockbank Syndicate, H.G. Jago Syndicate, G.N. Rouse Syndicate, R.J. Kiln Syndicate; Unionamerica Insurance Company, Limited; Odyssey Re (formerly Sphere Drake Insurance, PLC); Copenhagen Reinsurance Company (UK) Ltd.; Terra Nova Insurance Company, and Alea-London (defense of oil and gas, fire, maritime, personal injury and property cases and general casualty claims). e. Representation of public officials (Civil Rico and other D & O Claims). OTHER a. Representation of parties in general business litigation and commercial litigation; corporate counsel for Southland Plumbing, one of the largest plumbing suppliers in the Gulf South. b. Representation of parties involved in cases with allegations of violations of unfair trade practice statute, bad faith and fraud statutes and cases involving violations of professional standards of care by various health care providers. c. Representation of parties, prosecution and defense, in intellectual property disputes, including litigation of enforcement actions (Richemont Intellectual Services/ Cartier International B.V./Montblanc- Simplo GMbH). LEGAL MEMBERSHIPS Louisiana State Bar Association Federal Bar Association American Bar Association New Orleans Bar Association Jefferson Bar Association Defense Research Institute Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel National Association of Surplus Lines Organization Texas State Bar Association St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association American Inns of Court, Jefferson Parish, Charter Member COMPLEX AND SPECIAL LITIGATION Microsoft v. CNS, successfully defended copyright trademark and infringement action Enerland v. Parish of LaFourche, served successfully as defense counsel for Parish President in Government Contract/Civil Rico case Evans v. Taco Bell, served successfully as civil defense counsel in premises liability/death case involving racial overtones, media coverage, and criminal prosecution Global Marine v. Stric-Lan, et al, served successfully as defense counsel for London insurer in case where Wireline Blowout Preventor caused $1.9 million property loss and additional production losses Juon Henney v. Allstate, served successfully as defense counsel in premises liability case where plaintiff rendered quadraplegic Orleans Parish School Board v. Goodyear, served successfully as defense counsel in construction case involving breach of contract, warranty and products liability claims REPRESENTATIVE CASES Daigle v. Allstate, 96-CA-1352 (La.App. 4 Cir., 3/5/97); 690 So.2d 261 Alonzo v. Silverman & Marks Plumbing Co., 93-1403 (La.App. 4 Cir. 7/14/94); 640 So.2d 876 Guillaume v. Guillaume, 613 So.2d 172 (La.App. 4 Cir., 1992) Triad Resources and Systems Holdings, Inc. v. Parish of Lafourche, 577 So.2d 86 (La.App. I Cir., 1990) Pullen v. Ziegler, 562 So.2d 1093 (La.App. 4 Cir., 1990), writ denied 567 So.2d 106 Poirrier v. Trailmobile, Inc., 550 So.2d 1349, Prod.Liab.Rep. (CCH) P 12,395 (La.App. 4 Cir., 1989) OTHER ACTIVITIES Judge Pro Tempore/Judge Ad Hoc, First City Court of New Orleans Member, Louisiana State University College of Arts and Sciences, Dean's Advisory Counsel, Effective November, 2000 Speaker, Ryan's Family Steak House Workshop, "Premises and Products Liability Issues", May, 2000 Co-Author, Louisiana Restaurant Association Newsletter Article, "Worker's Compensation Liability and Increased Premiums: The Do's and Don'ts of Hiring an Independent Contractor", November 1999 Speaker, Louisiana Surplus Lines Association, 41st Annual Mid-Year Meeting, "What Has Changed and Not Changed Regarding Insurance Litigation", October, 1999 Judge, Tulane National Moot Court Competition & Tulane Trial Advocacy Competition, 1991 to 1995; 1997-1999 Speaker, Construction Specifications Institute, "Enforcement of Warranties," July, 1995 Speaker, Taco Bell Corp. South Central Zone Conference on Premises Liability, 1992 SOCIAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES President, Metairie Country Club, 2004 Vice President, Executive Committee Member, Metairie Country Club, 2003 Treasurer, Executive Committee Member, Metairie Country Club, 2002 Secretary, Executive Committee Member, Metairie Country Club, 2001 Board Member, Metairie Country Club Board of Governors, 2000-2004 Chairman, Metairie Country Club House Committee, 2003 Chairman, Metairie Country Club Golf & Grounds Committee, 2002, 2001 Assistant Coach of Loyola University-New Orleans Men's Basketball Team 2004-2005 Assistant Coach of JPRD Parish Allstar Basketball Team (12 Year Old Girls), 2003 International Biddy Championship Runner Up; 2004 International Biddy Champions; Coach of Allstar Teams, Metairie Playground, Basketball (1996 to present) and Baseball 1996 to 1999) Member, East Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Chairman, John Brady Tiger Basketball Camp Golf Tournament, 2002-2004 Member, Fore!Kids Foundation, 2000-present Board Member, Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, 2003-2004

AREAS OF PRACTICE: Environmental & Toxic Tort Liability Litigation; Class Action Litigation; Business & Corporate Consultations & Litigation; Automobile Liability Litigation; Workers Compensation Litigation; Premises Liability Litigation; Admiralty & Maritime Law; Product Liability Litigation; Medical Malpractice Litigation; Intellectual Property Litigation 		 
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