Emphasis
Commercial Litigation
Insurance
Contract disputes
Construction Law
Redhibition & Warranty
Bankruptcy
Education
Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 2006
Louisiana State University, M.B.A., 2005
University of Georgia, B.B.A., 2002
Bar Admissions
Louisiana, 2006
Professional Memberships and Associations
Baton Rouge Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Tom Easterly’s practice is well-rounded with an emphasis on commercial disputes. His work involves construction, real estate, redhibition, insurance,toxic tort, workers' comp, breach of contract, and bankruptcy cases, all of which frequently have overlapping subject matter concerns.Mr. Easterly joined the firm in 2006 and is engaged primarily in a litigation practice. He regularly advises clients both as defense counsel and plaintiff’s counsel. He is admitted to practice before all Louisiana Courts, State and Federal, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
A Member of the Louisiana Law Review, Mr. Easterly earned hisJuris Doctorfromthe LSU Law Center in 2006. He graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, where he earned his degree in finance. Mr. Easterly also holds a Masters of Business Administration, which he obtained from Louisiana State University in 2005 with a specialization in business law.
Mr. Easterly is active within the Baton Rouge community. He is a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the Louisiana Association for Justice (formerly the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association). Mr. Easterly is a founding member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association 2009 Legal Leaders and is a former member of the Board of Governors of the Baton Rouge City Club. He is also an avid sportsman, and he contributes his time to Delta Waterfowl and the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA).
Tom and his wife, Lindsey, live in Baton Rouge.
Significant recent accomplishments and engagements include:
