Paul J. Delcambre, Jr., is a Member of the firm's Litigation section in the Gulfport, Mississippi office. His practice has included the trial and appeal of cases in all state and federal courts in Mississippi. Mr. Delcambre has substantial experience in the defense and prosecution of personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, mass torts, commercial contract and insurance coverage issues.
His practice has focused on cases with complex medical and scientific issues and mass torts involving personal injury and property damage from asbestos.
Representative Experience
· Represented a pediatric practice in a suit involving the treatment of a toddler with permanent brain injury from suspected child abuse. A defense verdict was rendered in favor of the pediatricians after eight days of trial.
· Obtained summary judgment for a family practitioner in a suit brought by a non-patient who was involved in an automobile accident caused by a patient wherein the allegations were that the physician had failed to properly prescribe, monitor and warn the patient of the side effects of an anti-hypotensive. This was a case of first impression in Mississippi.
· Represented landowner in action against Secretary of State regarding constitutional issues over property rights in Tidelands.
· Represented neurosurgeon in suit involving surgical procedure on wrong patient. Case was tried on damages only with verdict substantially below defendant's last offer to settle.
Professional Activities
· Mississippi Bar Association
· Bar of the Federal Fifth Circuit
· Defense Research Institute (DRI)
· American Bar Association
· Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association
· Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2009-12