
Philip E. Roberts
Special Counsel
3861 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Suite 300
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
proberts@gallowaylawfirm.com
Office: 337-735-1760
Fax: 337-993-0933
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OVERVIEW
With more than thirty-five years of legal experience, Philip Roberts is able to provide excellent representation for his clients, whether in the courtroom or boardroom. His legal expertise includes a wide range of litigation, as well as providing reasoned advice to both private and governmental clients.
Phil’s practice primarily involves the representation businesses and insurers in personal injury and workers compensation litigation, in which he has more than three decades of experience in achieving favorable results for his clients.
A long time resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, Phil has been involved in his community by taking on leadership roles in youth sports and scouting organizations. He devotes much of his current spare time to enjoying his grandchildren, and is a frequent speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars on various topics regarding litigation tactics and Louisiana Workers Compensation law.
Representative Matters
- Recently obtained a complete dismissal of a personal injury claim based upon mold exposure through a successful motion for summary judgment.
- Successfully obtained a summary judgment dismissing a claim alleging serious facial injuries resulting from a trip hazard at an amusement center.
- Was recently successful in having a default judgment against his clients with a six figure value overturned and a new trial granted.
PRACTICES
Practices
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
Education
- J.D., Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, 1982
- B.A., Louisiana State University, 1977
Admissions
- Louisiana, 1983
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, 1983
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Lafayette Parish Bar Association