Roch P. Poelman, born New Orleans Louisiana, April 30, 1956; admitted to bar, 1980, Louisiana; 1980, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana; 2007, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1987, U.S. Supreme Court.  Education:  Loyola University, New Orleans, La. (B.B.A., 1977); Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1980).  Member:  Louisiana State Bar Association; New Orleans Bar Association. PRACTICE AREAS: Civil Litigation, Admiralty and Maritime Law, including Maritime Personal Injury and Property Damage, including collision and cargo; Business Litigation, including bankruptcy; and State and Federal Workers’ Compensation.