Jim Doré practices in the firm’s litigation group. He works with clients in the areas of class actions, legacy oil field litigation, toxic tort, and environmental litigation, commercial litigation, gaming industry litigation, and medical malpractice defense. Jim has extensive litigation experience as lead counsel and has brought over 95 cases to verdict in bench and jury trials.
Jim was with the Louisiana Department of Justice from 1973 until 1976.
Thought Leadership
“Ethics for Governmental Counsel,” Louisiana Parish Attorneys Association, 2011
“Ethics Litigation,” Louisiana Municipal Attorney Association, 2010
“Professionalism,” LSU Law Center Recent Developments Seminar, 2009
“Ethics for Municipal Attorneys,” Louisiana Municipal Attorneys, LMAA, 2008
“Medical Malpractice in Louisiana,” LSU Continuing Legal Education Department, 2006
“Recent Developments in Insurance,” LSBA, October 2004
“Litigation-Start to Finish,” LSU Continuing Legal Education Department, 2004
“Professionalism and Ethics in Litigation,” 18th JDC Bar Association, April 25, 2003
“Ethics – It’s Legal, But is it Right?,” Medical Malpractice in Louisiana Seminar, National Business Institute, March 7, 2003
“The Defense of a Medical Malpractice Case: Trial Pointers,” Medical Malpractice in Louisiana Seminar, National Business Institute, March 7, 2003
“Louisiana Civil Procedure & Evidence,” 2002 Recent Developments in Louisiana Law Seminar, The Center of Continuing Professional Development, LSU Law Center, September 20, 2002
“Effective Examination of Expert Witnesses,” National Business Institute Seminar, 1999
“Medical Malpractice in Louisiana,” National Business Institute, 1997
“Class Actions in Louisiana,” Baton Rouge Bar Association, 1997
“Insurance Hot Spots, The Pollution Exclusion,” Louisiana State Bar Association, 1996
“1996 Louisiana Tort Reform,” Baton Rouge Certified Public Accountants, 1996
“Discovery and Pre-Trial Procedure,” Baton Rouge Paralegal Association, 1996
Memberships
Member, Baton Rouge Bar Association
Member, Louisiana State Bar Association (House of Delegates, 1980-1986; Litigation and Environmental Law Sections)
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Federal Bar Association
Member, Fifth Circuit Bar Association
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
Member and Past Captain, Louisiana National Guard, 1969-1976
Board of Directors, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow, Louisiana Bar Foundation
Community Service
President, Plaquemine Rotary Club
Parish Chairman, United Way Campaign
Parish Chairman, Sustaining Membership Drive, Istrouma Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Board Member, Plaquemine-Iberville Chamber of Commerce
Member, Board of Directors, Lemoyne Community Action Program
Volunteer Business Law Teacher, St. John High School
President, St. John Interparochial School Board
Member, Iberville Parish School Board (Special Education Advisory Committee)
Member, Board of Directors, Iberville Association for Retarded Citizens
Member, Plaquemine Jaycees
Member, Board of Directors, Iberville Foundation for Academic Excellence
Member, Catholic High School Men’s Club (Executive Committee)
Member, Baton Rouge Area Foundation
LSU Law Center, J.D., 1973
LSU, B.A., 1969
Bar Admissions
Louisiana
Courts
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
AV Preeminent-rated, Martindale Hubbell
“Best Lawyers,” The Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2026
“Lawyer of the Year,” The Best Lawyers in America, 2022
“Super Lawyers,” Louisiana Super Lawyers, 2008-2011, 2017-2018
Experience
Representation of a global energy client adverse to a large landowner in Calcasieu parish. The plaintiff asserted claims for $75,000,000 in compensatory damages and $225,000,000 in punitive damages for alleged negligence, breach of contract, unreasonable and excessive use of property, strict liability, and willful and wanton conduct in connection with historic oil and gas operations. After two and a half weeks of trial in May 2015, and several adverse evidentiary rulings against the client, the jury returned a verdict in favor of our client, which included the adoption of the client’s remediation plan.
Successful representation of major forest products companies in commercial and contract litigation, class actions, environmental litigation, and toxic tort claims and class actions.
Successful representation of global energy companies in legacy oil field lawsuits obtaining defense verdicts in multi-million-dollar claims.
Representation of multinational refiners and petrochemical companies in class action litigation.
Representation of financial institutions in commercial litigation and high-stakes bankruptcy proceedings, including trial strategy and litigation management.
Has represented physicians and other healthcare providers in healthcare law and malpractice claims for over 35 years.
Has negotiated numerous advantageous settlements for industrial and corporate clients engaged in critical litigation.
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