Sidney Hardy has served as lead counsel, trying over 60 jury trials to conclusion, in both federal and state courts since 1980.  He has represented defendants in matters involving legal and medical malpractice, transportation and trucking, construction, products liability, employment matters, commercial disputes, municipal and governmental casualty claims, environmental claims, and class actions.  During his career, he has tried jury cases in almost all of these practice areas.  He has extensive experience in representing both primary and excess insurance carriers in all stages of litigation.

Mr. Hardy began his legal career in Alabama, where he is still a member of the bar.  He relocated to Louisiana in 1983 and has served on the Louisiana Bar Foundation and is a Lecturer for various Continuing Legal Education Seminars.  He is also a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel.

Education

B.A., University of Alabama, 1975.

J.D., University of Alabama, 1980.

Admitted

Louisiana

Alabama

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Memberships

Louisiana Bar Association

Alabama Bar Association

The Federal Bar Association

The Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel

Defense Research Institute

Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel