CHARLES E. LUGENBUHL

LUGENBUHL CHARLES E. LUGENBUHL NOTED MARITIME ATTORNEY & PROFESSOR Charles E. Lugenbuhl, born on May 13, 1928, a longtime resident of New Orleans, and a more recent resident of Covington, LA, passed away on August 14, 2011 at Christwood Assisted Living. He is survived by his wife, Jane Dunn Lugenbuhl; daughter, Susan Theodore; daughter-in-law, Susan A. Lugenbuhl; and by grandchildren, Courtney L. Ragusa, James Lugenbuhl, Christine E. Theodore, Katherine P. Theodore, and Ashley L. Theodore. He was preceded in death by his son, Karl Eric Lugenbuhl. Charlie Lugenbuhl was proud of his unique service in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. After military service, he received his law degree from Tulane University in 1951. He was a nationally recognized maritime attorney and Professor of Maritime Law. He taught at Tulane Law School as an Adjunct Professor of Law teaching Tugs and Towage from 1973 through 2005. He distinguished himself throughout his career as a teacher of both law students and young lawyers. He was a founding member of the Tulane Admiralty Law Institute serving on the Permanent Advisory Board from 1977 and as the Vice-Chair from 1992 through 2005. Charlie Lugenbuhl was active in the Maritime Law Association of the United States and was Chairman of the Rivers & Ocean Towing Committee from 1985 through 1990. In 1997, he was recognized by the New Orleans Bar Association with the Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award. He participated in leading judicial cases in the maritime field. Charlie was recognized for his trial advocacy as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He started his legal career with the law firm of Lemle, Kelleher where he rose to become head of the Maritime Section. While at Lemle, Kelleher, Charlie Lugenbuhl represented Harold Halter when Mr. Halter began building boats in his backyard. That venture grew to become Halter Marine, one of the world's largest builders of offshore supply vessels. He later served as Executive Vice-President of Halter Marine from 1977 through 1980. When he returned to practice in 1980, he founded his current firm, Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA, on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel, followed by a funeral service beginning at noon in the Church. Interment will be in Metairie Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Tulane Law School. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.