Ralph R. Alexis, III
Of-Counsel
contact information
direct: 504-412-6290
fax: 504-412-6390
704 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, 70130-3774
biography
Ralph is a native New Orleanian. He is a graduate of Tulane University (B.A., History 1971), Tulane University School of Law (1973) and The George Washington School of Law (LLM Taxation 1976). He served as a Captain in the U. S. Army JAG Corps from 1973-1976. In October 1976, upon his discharge from military service, he began practicing with the law firm. After serving 37 years as a partner in the firm, he continues working full time as “of counsel” to the firm.
Practice Areas/Specialization
Ralph is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Administration. He has extensive experience preparing wills, donations and trusts, and handling successions and other matters-both transactional and in court– in the field of general civil law. He counsels clients concerning their estate planning needs. He advises and represents individuals and local small businesses on a variety of issues.
Ralph also specializes in the defense of legal malpractice, employment, and civil rights claims. He has handled, tried, and mediated cases in numerous Louisiana District Courts, Courts of Appeal and the Louisiana Supreme Court, as well as in all Louisiana federal district courts and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Ralph counsels a major global asset management firm on Louisiana succession issues. He is a frequent lecturer and counsellor on a wide variety of subjects of interest to Louisiana District Attorneys. He is an honorary member of the Third District Volunteer Fire Department in River Ridge, Louisiana, and has counselled volunteer fire departments for more than 30 years.
AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
Admissions
All Louisiana Courts (1973)
United States Court of Military Appeals
District of Columbia
United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana
United States Tax Court
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Court-Middle District of Louisiana
United States District Court-Western District of Louisiana
education
The George Washington School of Law (LLM Taxation 1976)
Tulane University (JD 1973)
Tulane University (BA- History – 1971)
professional associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
American Bar Association (Member, Sections on Taxation and Labor & Employment Law)
New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel
New Orleans Bar Association
Bar Association of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal 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
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
