Travis L. Simmons
Associate
contact information
direct: 985-246-7442
fax: 985-246-7464
408 N. Columbia Street
Covington, La 70433-2920

biography
Travis L. Simmons has been an associate in the firm’s Covington office since 2019. His practice primarily consists of insurance defense for personal injury cases. He also has experience litigating insurance coverage issues, premises liability claims, property damage claims, contractual claims, and toxic tort claims. He is admitted to practice before all Louisiana state courts and Louisiana United States District Courts, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in 2014 in Renewable Natural Resource Ecology. He is a 2017 graduate of Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he received his Juris Doctorate and Degree in Comparative Law. In law school, Travis completed externships for Honorable Judge William A. Morvant at the Nineteenth Judicial District Court and for Honorable Judge Jewel E. Welch at the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. Travis also completed LSU’s Civil Mediation Clinic, where he mediated small claims cases at the Baton Rouge City Court. After admission to the bar as an attorney, Travis has successfully defended insurance companies and their insureds via bench trials, jury trials, and appellate advocacy and briefing. Travis is an active member of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association and 22nd Judicial District American Inn of Court in addition to being a volunteer for the local Habitat for Humanity organization.
education
Louisiana State University (B.S. 2014)
Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D. 2017)
Admitted to the Bar: Louisiana, 2017
professional associations
22nd Judicial District Bar Association
22nd Judicial District American Inn of Court
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

