Emily Barbera Wood
Associate
contact information
direct: 985-387-6059
fax: 985-447-3004
211 West Fifth Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301-3199

biography
Emily Barbera Wood is an associate in the Thibodaux office. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nicholls State University in 2018. She earned her Juris Doctorate and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2018.
During her time in law school, Emily was involved in the Prosecution Clinic, where she was recognized as a special assistant district attorney in East Baton Rouge Parish who prosecuted misdemeanors and assisted on felony cases. During law school, Emily served as a law clerk at the 17th Judicial District Court in Thibodaux as well. Emily also worked for the Thibodaux office as a law clerk throughout her time in law school.
Emily is admitted to the Louisiana State Bar. Before joining the firm, she practiced in the area of title and estates.
education
Nicholls State University (B.S. 2018)
Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D.,D.C.L. 2021)
Admitted to the Bar: Louisiana, 2021
professional associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
Lafourche Parish Bar Association
Terrebonne Parish Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
areas of practice
Insurance
Throughout our history, Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, L.L.P has focused on the defense of every aspect of insurance law. Our firm has extensive experience in the areas of insurance law, insurance coverage litigation and insurance regulation. Our attorneys are well...... Read More
Premises Liability
From the merchant that becomes a defendant in a slip and fall claim, to the restaurant that faces a food borne illness claim, our attorneys have the experience to defend clients with a wide range of legal needs. Additionally, we...... Read More
Commercial
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Trucking
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson have handled complex litigation involving the shipping of goods over waterways, highways and rail. Our attorneys are well versed in environmental and toxic tort matters in order to assist our clients with today’s emphasis...... Read More
Estate Planning
Our experienced legal team at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson can assist you with legal matters and give you valuable advice to secure and protect your assets. We are thoroughly knowledgeable in dealing with the creation, protection and disposition of a...... Read More

