RON RIGGLE
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experienced lawyer with expertise in litigation, strategic planning, research, contract negotiation, and drafting various commercial agreements. Proficient in case analysis, generating viable options, and executing strategic plans. Recognized for creating innovative solutions to overcome complex challenges.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Attonney
Litchfield Cavo LLP
03.2024 - Current
- Represented a nationally recognized elevator/escalator manufacturer, a casino operator, trucking companies, and insurers regarding liability claims against them
- Evaluated federal regulations, and rendered coverage analyses and opinions
- Successfully negotiated a multimillion-dollar claim in which liability was at issue down to a $100,000.00 resolution of the case
- Handled a merchant liability action where liability was likely to be found against client by drafting a motion for summary judgment addressing and analyzing negative governing jurisprudence, challenging its validity under proper analysis, and resolved the case for less than the claimant’s medical expenses
- Successfully convinced the chief judge of a United States District Court to reverse the court’s own precedent rendered only a short time earlier involving the same factual situation.
Attorney
Koeppel, L.L.C.
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Defended professional liability actions, including those against, architects, engineers, attorneys, insurance agencies, and appraisers, among others
- Developed and implemented strategies for optimum resolution of cases
- Researched for and drafted dispositive motions, supporting memoranda, writ applications, and appeals
- Drafted and responded to discovery
- Reported to clients on status of cases and plans for resolution
- Analyzed data to identify relevant evidence and its implication and significance.
Of Counsel
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C.
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Drafted pleadings
- Researched legal issues
- Prepared motions and supporting memoranda
- Analyzed legal and factual issues in order to determine the best arguments to obtain the desired result
- Prepared deposition outlines and analyzed transcripts for evidence relevant to case issues
- Participated in drafting and editing agreements among parties in mass tort cases.
General Counsel
Bulte Company
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Negotiated and drafted contracts and change orders for construction projects
- Created and implemented risk management policies and procedures
- Ensured compliance with bid procedures
- Developed and maintained comprehensive insurance program
- Managed outside counsel in matters being litigated
- Assisted in handling day-to-day business issues.
Attorney
Loeb Law Firm
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Drafted all types of pleadings, including petitions, answers, motions, memoranda, and briefs
- Conducted depositions and participated in mediations
- Argued motions before the court
- Drafted reports to clients explaining key issues, evaluating risks, and recommending a plans of action
- Researched legal issues for use in evaluation of cases and determination of the best course of action for resolution
- Developed strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
- Negotiated and drafted contracts for the development of a medium-sized residential development
- Created and implemented novel theories in order to overcome problematic existing jurisprudence and law including, but not limited to developed and novel and unique theory to overcome the preemption period for a legal malpractice action against a nationally prominent firm resulting in a virtually immediate and extremely favorable outcome for client.
Attorney
Houck & Riggle, L.L.C.
10.2005 - 10.2018
- Drafted pleadings, including petitions, complaints, motions, memoranda, and briefs
- Argued motions in both state and federal court
- Conducted depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Conducted jury trials in both state and federal courts always as first-chair counsel
- Drafted post-trial pleadings and appellate briefs
- Investigated and analyzed issues and physical evidence, and developed expertise in the prosecution of products liability cases involving automobiles and heavy equipment/machinery, among others
- Researched technical issues, and studied and comprehended data to obtain technical knowledge of subject matter to develop best case strategy and provide experts with novel theories and strategies not previously contemplated
- Negotiated favorable settlements on behalf of clients
- Tried a complex eleven-day product liability case to a jury in Virginia on two weeks notice without any prior knowledge of the case
- Had two jury verdicts reduced by the trial judge, sua sponte, under threat of ordering a new trial.
Attorney
Montgomery, Barnett, Brown, Read, Hammond & Mintz, L.L.P.
05.2003 - 09.2005
- Drafted pleadings, motions, memoranda, and briefs
- Conducted depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Argued motions before federal and state courts
- Tried cases in both federal and state courts in Louisiana and Alabama
- Drafted appellate briefs and post-trial pleadings
- Argued appeals in federal and state courts
- Represented sureties, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction disputes
- Represented musicians and motion picture producers in contract disputes and copyright infringement cases
- Represented parties in the motion picture business regarding tax credit issues
- Main brief writer when complex issues were involved or post-trial motions where favorable verdicts may have been adversely affected
- Prevented a $10,000,000.00+ verdict due to be rendered against client within a matter of days by successfully moving the court to extend all deadlines, enrolling in the case and taking it over from then present counsel, conducting an extensive and thorough investigation of the case, deposing parties, witnesses and experts, and ultimately prevailing on motion for summary judgment dismissing the action
- Successfully obtained a dismissal of an investment banker from a $20,000,000.00+ securities fraud action involving approximately 40 parties without the necessity of filing a motion or the payment of any funds by client through strategic negotiation with plaintiffs’ counsel.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Assisted in the development of legal strategies and arguments to secure favorable outcomes in contentious litigation matters.
- Mentored junior attorneys to improve their legal knowledge, skills, and career growth potential.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
Attorney
Koch & Rouse, L.L.C.
07.1992 - 05.2003
- Drafted pleadings, motions, memoranda, and briefs
- Conducted depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Argued motions before federal and state courts
- Tried cases in federal court
- Drafted appellate briefs and post-trial pleadings
- Argued appeals in federal courts
- Represented sureties, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in construction disputes
- Negotiated and drafted a 400+ page lease with the City of New Orleans, the owner of the World Trade Center, and the hotel developer of the property
- Represented a world-famous bar in all facets of its business, including litigation on its behalf, trademark matters, business development, contractual matters, and franchising
- Represented real estate developers with respect to commercial and entertainment developments
- Persuaded the United States Fifth Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to alter the interpretation and application of a long-standing provision of the Louisiana Private Works Act
- Persuaded the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to vacate its long-standing interpretation of certain provisions of the Civil RICO statute in favor of client.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials that resulted in favorable rulings for clients.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Achieved successful case outcomes by researching legal issues and drafting persuasive arguments.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Counseled clients on risk management strategies to minimize exposure to litigation liabilities.
- Assisted in the development of legal strategies and arguments to secure favorable outcomes in contentious litigation matters.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Education
J.D. -
Tulane University School Of Law
New Orleans, LouisianaB.B.A. -
Loyola University
New Orleans, LouisianaSkills
- Extensive litigation experience, trying cases in state and federal court, and in three different states
- Exceptional analytical thinker, writer, and communicator
- Expertise in developing viable options to address problem or situation presented
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Vast experience in creating and implementing novel and unique theories in order to overcome problematic issues
- Broad experience negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial agreements
- Skilled at researching technical and complex issues and quickly comprehending data in order to develop expertise in subject matter to effectively communicate with experts and challenge the opinions of opposing experts
- Superior writing/drafting abilities
- Case Management
- Trial experience
- Legal writing
- Investigation skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Advisory
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Oral advocacy
- Business law
- Settlement Negotiation
- Litigation Management
- Commercial litigation experience
- Evaluating contracts
- Negotiation
- Litigation
- Case analysis
- Strategy Development
- Drafting Legal Briefs
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Courtroom Procedures
- Hearings and Depositions
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Litigation Experience
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Tort Law
- Strategic Planning
Selectedareasofexperience
- Personal injury litigation
- Products liability litigation
- Construction litigation
- Civil RICO litigation
- Contract disputes
- Trade secret litigation
- Unfair trade practices litigation
- Non-Competition agreement litigation
- Entertainment law and litigation
- Franchise Law and litigation
- Train accident litigation
- Trucking accident litigation
- Securities fraud litigation
- Malicious prosecution litigation
- Premises liability litigation
- Civil whistleblower litigation
- Copyright and trademark infringement litigation
- Fidelity bond litigation
- E & O/D & O liability and litigation
- Negotiation and drafting of an extremely wide variety of commercial agreements
- Negotiation of high stakes and high value matters to successful and advantageous resolution
Timeline
Attonney
Litchfield Cavo LLP
03.2024 - Current
Attorney
Koeppel, L.L.C.
04.2022 - 03.2024
Of Counsel
Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, L.L.C.
02.2022 - 04.2022
General Counsel
Bulte Company
09.2020 - 01.2022
Attorney
Loeb Law Firm
11.2018 - 06.2020
Attorney
Houck & Riggle, L.L.C.
10.2005 - 10.2018
Attorney
Montgomery, Barnett, Brown, Read, Hammond & Mintz, L.L.P.
05.2003 - 09.2005
Attorney
Koch & Rouse, L.L.C.
07.1992 - 05.2003
J.D. -
Tulane University School Of Law
B.B.A. -
Loyola University
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