For more than forty years, Steve has zealously advocated for the rights of the injured against many of the largest and well-funded corporations in the United States and abroad, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for his clients and class members. Steve primarily practices in the areas of class action litigation, multidistrict litigation, and other complex litigation brought on behalf of plaintiffs. As a testament to not only his legal acumen but also his ability to work cooperatively with others, he is routinely appointed by state and federal courts to positions of leadership in class actions and multi-district litigation. In addition to his extensive litigation practice, Steve is a frequent guest speaker and lecturer for Continuing Legal Education credit in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi, primarily on the subject of ethics and class action litigation. An avid sailor, Steve spends what little free time he has competing in regattas around the globe.

Attorney Vincent Trombatore is a problem solver. Practicing in the areas of business, intellectual property and entertainment, Vincent utilizes his knowledge of law and technology to find the most efficient solutions for his client’s needs, while creating personable, trusting relationships with clients and colleagues. As a native of the Lafayette, Louisiana, area, Vincent grew up with a love of food and culture, and naturally found himself in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he attended law school at Loyola University. With his bachelors in Science, majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and Political Science, Vincent became immersed in intellectual property law, a melding of technology and law. Following his love of culture, Vincent studied Comparative Intellectual Property Law in Munich, Germany, in Santa Clara University’s study abroad program and interned at the prestigious Zimmermann & Partner law firm there in Munich, Germany. Since graduating from Loyola University, Vincent has practiced in the areas of business and intellectual property, helping clients obtain and protect their brands and intellectual property, while navigating legal pitfalls and obstacles found in everyday business. As an Of Counsel Attorney with LaBorde Legal Group, Vincent looks forward to helping resolve your legal problems with a fresh look and unparalleled customer service.

Taylor Norton is a registered patent attorney and an engineer. He may be contacted at (504) 858-0198 for a consultation. He has extensive experience covering all forms of intellectual property and performing transactional work covering a wide range of contracts and business transactions, including domestic and international. His practice is focused on serving the needs of clients with patents, trademarks, copyrights, LLC formation, contracting, branding, and product development. His comprehensive IP practice covers patents, trademarks, and copyrights. He has extensive knowledge and experience in corporate and commercial transactions, including technology licensing, contracts, IP assignments, manufacturing agreements, operating agreements, and product development agreements. His patent drafting, prosecution, and technology licensing experience encompasses a wide range of technologies, including computer science, electrical, and electro-mechanical engineering, power generation, oil and gas, civil construction methods, life sciences, chemical compositions, peptides and amino acid sequencing, paint compositions, medical devices and bypass procedures, and mobile applications. He advises clients on domestic and international trademark protection, including the registration, licensing and enforcement of trademark rights. His comprehensive trademark practice helps clients to build, protect and monetize their corporate images, names, brands, products, and business lines. He represents clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Taylor provides strategic counsel to clients on corporate structuring and the formation of business entities, including limited liability companies and special-purpose-entities, meeting the needs of his clients. Taylor is the Author of the legal and business guidebook Louisiana Limited Liability Company: Forms and Practice Manual, published by Data Trace Publishing Company.

Robert B. Haik is a practicing lawyer in the state of Louisiana. Attorney Haik received his J.D. from Loyola University in 1983.