J. Rock Palermo III

Law Offices of J. Rock Palermo III

34+ Years

Legal Experience

About J. Rock Palermo III

J. Rock Palermo III, a partner at Veron, Bice, Palermo & Wilson in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is renowned for handling complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. His expertise spans maritime, petrochemical, products liability, medical doctor negligence, and automobile negligence law. Rock earned his degree from LSU in 1987, and during his time at LSU Law School, he was selected for the Moot Court Board.

Rock is actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Judge Albert Tate American Inn of Court, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the LSU Law Center Chancellor's Council, and the Louisiana Association for Justice. His professional excellence has been recognized in the 2007, 2008, and 2009 editions of Super Lawyers, as well as the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Beyond his legal career, Rock is a certified mediator, a licensed airline transport pilot, and a master scuba instructor. He also dedicates time to the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary, where he holds the rank of Colonel. He and his wife, Kim, are proud parents of three children.

The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.

Practice Areas

Arbitration & Mediation

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Insurance Claims

Maritime Law

Medical Malpractice

Business - Arbitration/Mediation

Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation

Family - Arbitration/Mediation

Bad Faith Insurance

Business Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Property Insurance

Louisiana Car Accident Laws

Understanding Louisiana's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:

Statute of Limitations

1 year

Time limit to file a claim

Negligence Rule

pure comparative fault

How fault is determined

Min. Insurance (BI/PD)

$15K/$30K/$25K

Per person/per accident/property

Insurance System

At-Fault

At-fault driver's insurance pays

Frequently Asked Questions

What areas of law does J. Rock Palermo III specialize in?

J. Rock Palermo III specializes in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, including maritime, petrochemical, products liability, medical doctor negligence, and automobile negligence.

What are some of J. Rock Palermo III's professional affiliations?

He is a member of the Judge Albert Tate American Inn of Court, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the LSU Law Center Chancellor's Council, and the Louisiana Association for Justice.

Has J. Rock Palermo III received any legal recognitions?

Yes, he was recognized in the 2007, 2008, and 2009 editions of Super Lawyers and the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

What are some of J. Rock Palermo III's personal interests?

He is a certified mediator, licensed airline transport pilot, master scuba instructor, and active in the Civil Air Patrol with the rank of Colonel.

Where did J. Rock Palermo III earn his degree?

He earned his bachelor's degree from LSU in 1987 and was selected to the Moot Court Board while at LSU Law School.