Anthony “Tony” Toups is involved in the InState Partner’s national expansion efforts and economic development activities, working on the implementation of public/private investment programs that foster access to capital. He is a frequent speaker on these topics and also provides legal advice and representation as corporate counsel. A seasoned attorney and litigator, he was a partner with the New Orleans law firm of Adams and Reese prior to joining the InState team.

Mr. Toups’s nearly 20 years of law practice includes product liability defense, commercial litigation, construction cases and other complex matters. He was also a partner at Chaffe McCall in New Orleans and has experience in the news media and state government. Mr. Toups earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism at Louisiana State University and his J.D. degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, also of Louisiana State University.