John Stone Campbell III

John Stone Campbell III is a partner at Taylor Porter and a highly skilled litigation attorney. He co-chairs the firm’s professional liability, insurance, casualty, product liability, and personal injury litigation practice. With years of experience handling complex cases, Campbell has built a strong reputation in commercial litigation, construction disputes, insurance cases, and admiralty law. He represents clients in contract disputes, real estate litigation, class actions, and general tort cases. His expertise extends to jury trials, bench trials, appeals, and arbitration, making him a trusted legal advocate in Louisiana.

Campbell earned his J.D. from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1995, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. Before that, he completed his B.B.A. summa cum laude from Millsaps College in 1992, earning membership in Beta Gamma Sigma.

Campbell has represented clients in high-stakes litigation throughout his career, securing favorable outcomes in complex legal disputes. He serves as general counsel for various organizations, including Episcopal High School of Baton Rouge, Higdon Outdoors, and Anvil Attachments. His legal expertise spans multiple industries, from business disputes to construction law.

Campbell has successfully defended multinational corporations, state agencies, and businesses in multimillion-dollar claims. He played a key role in cases involving insurance disputes after major hurricanes, construction defect claims, and class action lawsuits. His leadership in contract litigation has helped companies recover significant financial losses.

Campbell’s work in maritime law has benefited businesses in the transportation and gaming industries, resolving jurisdictional issues and liability claims. He has also been instrumental in cases involving product liability, toxic torts, and catastrophic injury claims.

John Stone Campbell III is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Middle, Eastern, and Western Districts of Louisiana, and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. As a member of Taylor Porter’s Executive and Finance Committees, he contributes to the firm’s strategic direction. Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, he remains a leading attorney in commercial litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP
• Member, Baton Rouge Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, Associated Builders and Contractors
• Member, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
• Member, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC)

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Millsaps College
  Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)

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