Wilton E. Bland III

Will graduated from Tulane University School of Law in 1975. Following graduation, he served as an Assistant District Attorney for Orleans Parish, successfully prosecuting criminals charged with serious felonies. In 1978, Will entered private practice and, for more than 25 years has been engaged in the practice of admiralty, products liability, toxic torts, insurance, and medical malpractice defense. Will has been an active litigator in both the state and federal courts in Louisiana. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Will is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Maritime Law Association of the United States, and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Will currently writes the legal news column for the Ports Association of Louisiana’s monthly newsletter and is a regular contributor to the Risk and Insurance Managers’ Society’s monthly publication. Will has spoken at various maritime industry, workers' compensation, insurance and casualty seminars on a variety of subjects.