J. Murphy Delaune
Associate
contact information
direct: (225) 336-8915
fax: (225) 336-8931
301 St. Charles Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5948

biography
J. Murphy DeLaune is an associate at the firm’s Baton Rouge office. He joined the firm in 2017. His practice includes the defense of insurance companies in personal injury, insurance coverage, toxic tort, premises liability, products liability, excess insurance, property and bad faith/extra contractual cases. He has represented litigants in many of the state district courts in Louisiana, three of the five state circuit courts of appeal, the Louisiana State Supreme Court, all three of the federal district courts in Louisiana, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Born in Baton Rouge and raised in Gonzales, J. Murphy and his wife Kristen DeLaune, born and raised in Baton Rouge, now premanently reside in the Baton Rouge area with their son, Ethan.
education
Louisiana State University, BA 2009
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, JD 2012
Admitted to the Bar: 2012
professional associations
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
Louisiana State Bar Association
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
Attorneys at Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson act as a continuous resource for our business clients. Our team is committed to helping you reach your business goals through prompt, effective solutions, team work and attention to detail. We assist our business...... Read More
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

