Julius Grubbs

Biography

Julius W. "Will" Grubbs, Jr. was appointed in April, 2014 to  serve on the Louisiana Property & Casualty Insurance Commission.  The commission is charged with reviewing and examining the availability and affordability of property and casualty insurance within Louisiana.

In July, 1986, Will joined the firm of Haik & Minvielle. He became partner in 1992. The firm's name was changed to Haik, Minvielle & Grubbs in 1998. His case load primarily involves  the defense of  complex, comprehensive casualty claims including automobile, bad faith, catastrophic loss, excess, highway defect, premises liability, property and  transportation matters. He has also handled a multitude of medical and governmental liability cases. About ten percent of his practice is devoted to the general practice of law, which includes the pro-bono representation of individuals and charitableorganizations.

Will is a member of the Iberia Parish and Louisiana Bar Association as well as the Louisiana Association of Defense Council and the Council on Litigation Management Alliance (2010). He served as the 2013-14 President for the Inn on the Teche, Inns of Court Chapter.  He is a past presenter for CLM.  Since 1988 he has served as Special Assistant Attorney General for the Louisiana Department of Justice. In 1989, he served on the Governor's Commission on Medical Malpractice. He is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in Louisiana and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Current Employment Position(s):   Partner   Year Joined Organization:   1986   Areas Of Practice:   Special Assistant Attorney General, Louisiana Department of Justice   Complex, Comprehensive Casualty Claims   Automotive   Highway/Railroad Crossing Hazards   Maritime and Longshoreman   Medical Malpractice   Governmental Liability   Litigation Percentage:   90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation   Bar Admissions:   Louisiana, 1980   U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1980   U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1980   U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1980   U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1989   Education:   Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1979 Juris Doctor   Louisiana State University, 1978 Bachelor of Science   Terrebonne High School, Houma, Louisiana, 1973   Civic:   Rotary International Club President (1997-1998)   Republican Party, 1996 District PAC Chairman, Convention Delegate   Inns of Court President - 2013-14     Professional:   Iberia Parish Bar Association Member   Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Member   Council on Litigation Management Alliance Member   Governor's Commission, Medical Malpractice Member Louisiana  Property & Casualty Commission Member   Birth Information:   1955

Education

No information available.

Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: LA
• Licensed Adjuster: LA