1967 K.K.’s son A.Kennon Goff, III, a.k.a. “Kennon,” joined his dad after graduating from LSU and found his calling making hunting safer. He represented hunters injured by defective firearms and ammunition. Kennon became well-known nationally, named one of the book Best Lawyers in America for over 25 years. He was known as “Tush Hog” in the courtroom and loved a good argument. Kennon loved to travel and was a fabulous cook. Gregarious and fun, he talked his way into the kitchens of many European restaurants to learn recipes, including eateries in Italy, France, and Belgium.

Firearms Products Liability; Products Liability; Personal Injury.

1967, Louisiana

  • Louisiana State University, J.D., 1967
  • Louisiana State University, B.A., 1965
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • House of Delegates, 1972-1983;
  • Law Reform Committee, 1972-;
  • Executive Committee;
  • Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • President, 1981-1982
  • The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Continuing Legal Education Lecturer in Products Liability, 1977-;
  • Board of Governors, 1983-;
  • Chairman, Firearms Litigation Section
  • “Gunshots: Expectations,” 23 International Society of Barristers, Quarterly 391, 1988;
  • “Firearms,” 14 Personal Injury: Actions, Defenses, Damages, 1999;
  • “Defective Firearms,” 45 PoF2d 79;
  • “Defective Firearms: Open Season on Consumers,” Trial, Nov. 1984.
  • Phillipe v. Browning Arms Co., 395 So.2d 310 (La. 1981);
  • Coburn v. Browning Arms Co., 565 F.Supp. 742 (W.D.La. 1983).

Ruston, Louisiana, July 7, 1941