PRACTICE AREAS: General Litigation, Products Liability, Entertainment Law, Insurance Defense

EDUCATION: Loyola Law School - JD, 1995 Louisiana State University - BA, 1992

PROFILE:   Mr. Kinler is a civil litigator who practices primarily in the area of toxic tort matters. He has handled, litigated, and tried a number of lawsuits on behalf of corporations involving personal injury claims arising from exposures to toxic substances. He also periodically handles contractual issues for local musicians in New Orleans. Mr. Kinler previously was appointed to represent indigent or absent parties involving child custody matters in the Juvenile Division of Civil District Court in Orleans Parish. Mr. Kinler is also a founding member and lead guitarist for the Bucktown All-Stars, a popular New Orleans Band. His musical background has led him to be involved in a number of charitable and civic causes including Children’s Hospital, Make -A-Wish Foundation, Angel’s Place, A Child’s Wish Foundation, Archdiocese of New Orleans, and the Orleans and Jefferson Parish Police Departments.

BAR ADMISSIONS: All state and federal courts in Louisiana

PUBLICATIONS AND SPEECHES: Co-author of “Louisiana Civil Practice Forms, 2nd Edition” Chapter regarding Jury Charges and Interrogatories.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Louisiana State Bar Association American Bar Association - member of TIPS section Defense Research Institute Mr. Kinler is involved in a number of community fundraisers including Children’s Hospital, WYES Television, Archdiocese of New Orleans, New Orleans Police Department, Jefferson Parish Police Department, Susan Komen Foundation, and A Child’s Wish Foundation.