Ryan Acomb
Partner
contact information
direct: 504-412-6230
fax: 504-412-6330
704 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, 70130-3774
biography
Mr. Acomb is a seasoned trial attorney. He has a diverse defense practice, including first and third party insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, transportation and maritime casualty, as well as handling various contract disputes. He has successfully tried cases in state and federal district courts and appellate courts levels throughout Louisiana, including the Louisiana Supreme Court. Since 2001, Mr. Acomb has been voted one of the “Best Lawyers in America” in personal injury insurance litigation. Mr. Acomb has been a lecturer for seminars sponsored by Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel and Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel and numerous CLE programs. In addition to being Past President of the New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel 1994-1995, and Bar Association Trial Torts and Insurance Practice Section, Past Chair Automobile Law Committee 2000-2001, he is Proctor in the Maritime Law Associate of the United States and Southeast Admiralty Institute. Mr. Acomb taught Trial Advocate as an adjunct professor at Tulane School of Law from 2010 to 2023.
education
Tulane University – Bachelor of Arts – 1982
Tulane University School of Law – Juris Doctrate 1985
professional associations
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Federal Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Louisiana State Bar Association
Maritime Law Association
New Orleans 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
