Ronald E. Raney

Mr. Raney was born in New Orleans, but was adopted and brought to Shreveport as an infant. After earning his undergraduate degree in psychology from Centenary College and completing law school at LSU, he has practiced law with the firm of Lunn, Irion, Salley, Carlisle & Gardner (or as known by its former names) his entire career, beginning in August 1981 and becoming a member in January 1987. Mr. Raney’s practice focuses on litigation matters and, in particular, medical malpractice and nursing home malpractice, products liability, and automobile liability. He and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1988, and they have two daughters, Elizabeth and Melissa. Mr. Raney is active in his church, Broadmoor Baptist, where he serves as a deacon and has formerly served on the board of Directors, Building Committee (Chairman), and Finance Committee.

Education:
Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport
B.A. Degree, 1977, cum laude

Paul M. Hebert School of Law, Louisiana State University
J.D. Degree, 1981

Professional Associations:
Louisiana Bar Association
Shreveport Bar Association; Chairman, Professionalism Committee, 2010
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Board Member, Northwest Louisiana Legal Services, 1999-2000
Shreveport Bar Association Pro Bono Program

Bar Admissions:
Louisiana, 1981
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1994
U.S. Supreme Court, 1995

Areas of Practice:

Insurance and Corporate Defense
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Malpractice
Medical Review Panel Chairman
Products Liability
Fire and Explosion Litigation
Construction Litigation
Automobile Liability
Commercial General Liability