Thomas R. Edwards

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Thomas R. Edwards: Attorney with Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards, LLC
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Biography

Mr. Edwards earned his Juris Doctorate from Tulane University. In 1978, he successfully ran for mayor of Opelousas and was re-elected in 1982.


He is a member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Association for Justice and the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association. He is admitted to practice in all federal and state courts in Louisiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.


Mayor, Opelousas, Louisiana, 1978-1986.

Areas of Practice (2)

  • Personal Injury
  • Admiralty Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., 1972
Law School Attended:
Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, Louisiana
Memberships:
Louisiana State Bar Association; Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Birth Information:
Opelousas, Louisiana, September 13, 1950
ISLN:
907649982
Hobbies & interests:
Hunting & Fishing

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Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (20 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/03/20 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/13/16 in Admiralty Law

    I have known Tom for many years and we have handled several Jones Act and maritime cases together. Tom has an excellent command of the law and is extremley hard working. I would not hestitate to refer any admiralty case to him in the future.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/12/16 in Admiralty Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/12/16 in Admiralty Law

    Mr. Edwards is an excellent trial attorney with the highest ethical and professional conduct.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/12/16 in Admiralty Law

    outstanding lawyer and very professional

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 10/10/16 in Admiralty Law

    Well respected, excellent lawyer and always a worthy and challenging adversary.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/10/16 in Admiralty Law

    He is very well versed in his field. He is dedicated to his clients and works hard to get the job done. He also works well with other attorneys and judges.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/10/16 in Admiralty Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/06/16 in Admiralty Law

    Tom is one of the most outstanding, creative maritime attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with. He works tirelessly to get the best results for his clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 10/04/16 in Admiralty Law

    Tom Edwards has been one of the most influential admiralty attorneys in South Louisiana throughout his practice.

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Location

  • Lafayette, LA
    Jefferson Towers , 556 Jefferson Street, Suite 500 , P.O. Box 3668
    Lafayette, LA 70501

    337-216-1588 Phone
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