John "Jack" E. McElligott, Jr. practices in the area of civil litigation with emphasis on the defense of the railroad industry, insurance coverage disputes, and maritime-related litigation. Mr. McElligott is a member of the American Bar Association Section of Torts and Products Liability, the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel, the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, and American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. McElligott is named in The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2006. Mr. McElligott received his undergraduate degree and law degree from Louisiana State University.