Nicholas R. Rockforte

Attorney

Nicholas joined the Laborde Earles team in 2020 as a litigation injury attorney. His practice has involved the representation of individuals injured by auto accidents, defective products and in the workplace. He has also handled complex litigation and class actions cases across the country involving those injured by pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, as well as handled consumer class action cases. Nicholas also serves as attorney for the Atchafalaya Basin Levee District.

He prides himself in fighting for the underdog and ensuring that he handles each and every case as if it were his own.

About Nicholas R. Rockforte

Nicholas grew up on a farm in Maringouin, Louisiana, and currently calls Port Allen home. He received his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center and graduated first in his class in 2007.

When he is not fighting for his clients, you can find Nicholas hunting, fishing, working on the farm, or following LSU sports.

Experience

Education:

Southern University Law Center
2007
Juris Doctorate
Summa Cum Laude

Louisiana State University
2004
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management – Engineering

Admissions:
Nicholas is licensed to practice before all Louisiana District Courts in Louisiana, The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and all United States District Courts in Louisiana.

Awards and Achievements:

Named National Trial Lawyer’s Association Top 40 Under 40
Elected to the Louisiana Bar Associations Young Lawyers Board
Member of the Louisiana Association of Justice
Member of the American Association of Justice

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