About Richard L
Richard L Traina trained first as a scientist, then turned to law. He earned a B.S. from the Florida Institute of Technology in 1984 and a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1992. Those classroom years established the technical grounding and legal foundation he would bring to courtroom work years later.
He is admitted to practice in Louisiana and in several federal forums. His registrations include the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and all three federal districts that sit in Louisiana: the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts. That array of admissions reflects a practice that moves between state court matters and federal litigation when cases require it.
Over the years Traina has taken on roles outside the courtroom as well. He holds a current membership in the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, an organization that concentrates on coastal and environmental concerns in the region. He also serves on the Visiting Committee of the Board of Directors for the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans. Records note his service on the Louisiana State Board of Election Supervisors, including an appointment identified as having been made by Gov. Jindal in 1999.
His office affiliation is listed as The Steeg Law Office, LLC. Work out of that firm has included civil litigation and matters that intersect with public administration and environmental policy. He appears in filings across state and federal dockets, addressing disputes that require familiarity with procedural and substantive rules at multiple levels of the judiciary.
Peers and colleagues describe Traina as pragmatic in his approach. He builds cases methodically and presents arguments in ways that aim to be clear for judges and juries alike. He also brings experience from his academic background to issues that involve technical or scientific questions, a resource that can shape case strategy and expert engagement.
Outside litigation, his memberships suggest sustained interest in coastal restoration and in the governance structures that shape elections and public institutions. He continues to maintain relationships with Loyola University, reflecting a link back to the school where he completed his law degree.
He currently practices from The Steeg Law Office, LLC and handles litigation in Louisiana state and federal courts, along with matters related to coastal restoration and election administration.
