G. Bruce Parkerson

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G. Bruce Parkerson: Attorney with Plauché Maselli Parkerson L.L.P.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Bruce has tried more than 40 cases to verdict and has handled hundreds more. He represents natural gas distributors, gas transmission companies, manufacturers, hotels and insurers in cases involving wrongful death, personal injury and property damage. He handles complex cases involving fires and explosions, natural gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, toxic exposure, product liability, breach of contract, and premises liability. He has worked with experts in a broad variety of disciplines ranging from accident reconstruction to physics and metallurgy. He has also tried cases involving the enforceability of indemnity provisions and additional insured status.

Since 1995, Bruce has been a frequent speaker at conferences sponsored by natural gas industry associations. He has spoken regarding the investigation of fires and explosions as well as topics involving expert evidence.


Bruce is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has also been chosen by his peers as a "Super Lawyer" in the fields of utility law and commercial litigation. He has been recognized by his peers as among the Best Lawyers in America in the fields of products liability and commercial litigation.


Member, Southern Methodist University Moot Court Board, 1981-1982. Author: "The Enforceability of Broad Form Hold Harmless Clauses," Vol. XVI, The Risk Report, International Risk Management Institute, No. 7, March 1994. Adjunct Faculty, Tulane Law School, 1994-1997. Chairman, State Court Bench Bar Liaison Committee, Louisiana State Bar Association, 1991-1995; Assistant Bar Examiner 1993-2011(Torts), Louisiana State Bar Association, 1993-. Member, National Fire Protection Association.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Natural Gas Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Industrial Litigation
  • Explosions
  • Commercial Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Southern Methodist University, B.B.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
Southern Methodist University Law School, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Louisiana; 1994, North Carolina; 1995, Texas; 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, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas; Indiana
Memberships:
Louisiana State and North Carolina State Bar Associations; State Bar of Texas; American College of Trial Lawyers (fellow); Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel; Transportation Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute, Litigation Counsel of America (fellow).
Birth Information:
New Orleans, Louisiana, 1957
ISLN:
904583661

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (4 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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