J. Edward McAuliffe III

Edward McAuliffe practices in all areas of civil litigation defense. He focuses his practice on Trucking and Transportation, including defense representation of commercial trucking companies, insurers, and drivers. Edward also handles premises liability, entertainment venue incidents or accidents, and general casualty matters in personal injury defense. Edward works hand-in-hand with his clients, placing paramount importance on their goals and needs, from a quick resolution to a robust, discovery-intensive defense.

Edward has succeeded in defense of his clients at all levels of personal injury claims or litigation, including the negotiation of many favorable pre-suit resolutions to avoid expensive litigation. Edward has successfully defended against motions for summary judgment on liability, including having the appellate courts reverse the trial courts’ findings of summary liability. Edward also aids his clients in obtaining dismissal of claims or findings of no liability from pre-answer motions /exception practice through trial on the merits.

Prior to joining Wilson Elser, Edward was a member of a regional insurance defense firm headquartered in New Orleans. Before entering the civil arena, Edward was a prosecutor in New Orleans, where he handled direct prosecution at all levels. He led the office's bond and asset forfeiture division, represented his office at the Louisiana District Attorney's Association, and was involved in the local and state criminal justice system, including vetting and advising on major criminal justice reforms and legislation. Edward has presented numerous CLE courses on topics such as state court motions and procedure, bail bonds, forfeitures, collections, criminal prescription, independent medical examinations, ethics, and crime victims’ rights.