Born and raised in Hammond, Louisiana, Tim attended Louisiana State University for his undergraduate studies before receiving his law degree from Loyola University Law School in New Orleans. Upon graduating from law school, Tim joined Murphy Rogers in 2008 and later became a director with the firm. 

Tim’s practice focuses on maritime litigation, including maritime collisions, allisions, casualty investigations, personal injury/death defense, cargo and charter party disputes, marine insurance coverage issues and maritime contract disputes. He also handles a significant amount of civil and commercial litigation, including casualty litigation, construction litigation, and successions.

Tim has passed Modules 1 and 2 of the International Group of Protection and Indemnity Clubs P&I Qualification (P&IQ) Program.  He is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. He is also a member of the Louisiana, Federal, New Orleans and 21st JDC Bar Associations, and Lambda Chi Alpha.  Tim served as New Orleans Port Director for SEALI from 2018-2020, and he also volunteers with the New Orleans Pro Bono Project. For the years 2021 through 2024, Tim has been named to the Best Lawyers list in the area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. He was appointed by Governor Edwards as a Commissioner for the South Tangipahoa Parish Port Commission, serving a six-year term beginning in July 2022, and he also volunteers on the Holy Ghost School Advisory Board in Hammond, LA, serving as the President of the Advisory Board and Chairman of the Finance Committee.

State Bar Admissions

• Louisiana, 2008

• Texas, 2020

Court Admissions

• All Louisiana State Courts

• All Texas State Courts

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana

• U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Education

• Loyola University of New Orleans Law School

J.D., 2008
Certificate in International Legal Studies

Honors: Loyola Trial Advocacy Program, 2006-08; Loyola Trial Advocacy Program (Vice-President 2007-08); 2008 ABA National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition, Head Coach

• Louisiana State University

B.S., Political Science, 2004