Julius W. "Will" Grubbs, Jr.
From May, 1980 to July, 1986, Will practiced law in Lafayette, Louisiana. During that period, he had a general practice with a special emphasis on oil and gas.
In July, 1986, Will joined the firm of Haik & Minvielle. He became partner in 1992. The firm's name was changed to Haik, Minvielle & Grubbs in 1998. His case load primarily involves litigation of complex, comprehensive casualty claims including automobile, highway defect, railroad and transportation matters. He has also handled a multitude of medical and governmental liability cases. About ten percent of his practice is devoted to the general practice of law.
Will is a member of the Iberia Parish and Louisiana Bar Association as well as the Louisiana Association of Defense Council and the Louisiana Association for Justice. Since 1988 he has served as Special Assistant District Attorney for the Louisiana Department of Justice. In 1989, he served on the Governor's Commission on Medical Malpractice. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Louisiana and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
| Current Employment Position(s): | |
| • | Partner |
| Year Joined Organization: | |
| • | 1986 |
| Areas Of Practice: | |
| • | Special Assistant Attorney General, Louisiana Department of Justice |
| • | Complex, Comprehensive Casualty Claims |
| • | Automotive |
| • | Highway/Railroad Crossing Hazards |
| • | Maritime and Longshoreman |
| • | Medical Malpractice |
| • | Governmental Liability |
| Litigation Percentage: | |
| • | 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation |
| Bar Admissions: | |
| • | Louisiana, 1980 |
| • | U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1980 |
| • | U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1980 |
| • | U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1980 |
| • | U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1989 |
| Education: | |
| • | Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1979 Juris Doctor |
| • | Louisiana State University, 1978 Bachelor of Science |
| • | Terrebonne High School, Houma, Louisiana, 1973 |
| Civic: | |
| • | Rotary International Club President (1997-1998) |
| • | Republican Party, 1996 District PAC Chairman, Convention Delegate |
| • | Inns of Court Team Leader |
| Professional: | |
| • | Iberia Parish Bar Association Member |
| • | Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Member |
| • | Louisiana Association for Justice Member |
| • | Governor's Commission, Medical Malpractice Member |
| Birth Information: | |
| • | 1955 |