Edward F. Downing, III is of counsel to the law firm of Gauthier, Houghtaling and Williams. He is a nationally known expert in the area of products liability and his successful litigation has resulted in positive product redesigns. Specifically, Mr. Downing participated in a proposal for the redesign of all water heaters manufactured in the United States and Canada to prevent fires from flammable vapors. He consulted with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and provided data collected in cases to assist in the decision making process to advocate a design change to prevent these burn injuries.

Mr. Downing has recovered over $50 million for individual clients in individual cases. He obtained multi-million dollar jury verdicts in personal injury actions on at least seven different occasions, including one for $15 million and another for $20 million. He has tried more than 60 cases to jury verdict and settled personal injury cases valued at more than $1 million on at least 20 separate occasions.

He is admitted to practice law in the states of Louisiana and Texas though he has practiced law in courtrooms throughout the United States, including California, Texas, Missouri, Alabama, New York, Tennessee and Georgia. He also litigates in the area of personal injury, business, railroad crossings, automobile and premises liability.

He obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School where he was a member of the law review. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans.