Ronald J. "Ron" Sholes
About Ronald J. Sholes
Ronald J. Sholes is a lawyer based in New Orleans, LA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Ronald J. Sholes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arbitration
- Environmental Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Adams and Reese LLP
Education: Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1984, Tulane University, M.P.H., graduated 1980, and Louisiana State University, B.S., graduated 1976
Location: New Orleans, LA
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