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What Sets us Apart is our reputation for results

There are four things that have always distinguished The Bagert Law Firm from other law firms.

We have built a reputation for credibility among those who make decision that affect our clients. Although we are "a government of laws and not men," it is men and women - judges, juries and public officials - who are entrusted with the responsibility of upholding the law. Our years of experience as lawyers, lawmakers and in community service have given us keen insights into human nature. This is the foundation of our ability to explain with persuasion the merit of our client's case.

We have a deep understanding of the law that comes from not only many years of practicing law but also from many years of participating in the process by which laws are enacted and modified. In short, we know, from the inside, why the law is what it is.

We take pride in our ability to connect with our clients and understand their objectives and needs.

We promptly and accurately pinpoint clients' opportunities as well as risks. Our ability to analyze a case has allowed us to develop effective legal strategies for reaching our clients' goals.

Statement of Practice

Automobile Accidents, Automobile Insurance, Breach of Contract, Business Law, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Casinos and Gambling, Commercial Insurance, Condemnation, Condominium Law, Construction Defects, Construction Law, Contested Wills, Contracts, Copyrights, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Crimes, Elder Law, Eminent Domain, Employment Law, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Felonies, Gaming Law, General Practice, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Health Care, Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Intellectual Property, Landlord and Tenant, Maritime Personal Injury, Mechanic Liens, Misdemeanors, Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations, Partnership Law, Personal Injury, Property Insurance, Railroad Accidents, Trademarks, Tribal Law, Trust and Estates, Wills and Probate.

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Address

Poydras Center
650 Poydras Street, Suite 2708
New Orleans, LA 70130, (Orleans Parish)

Phone

Phone: 504-523-1117
Fax: 504-522-5406
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Website

http://www.bagertlaw.com

MEMBER OF FIRM

Bernard J. Bagert, Jr. (Member) admitted to bar, 1968, Louisiana, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; 1970, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana; 1973, U.S. Supreme Court; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1987, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Education: Loyola University (A.B., 1965; J.D., 1968). Delta Theta Phi. Member, Council of Louisiana State Law Institute, 1972-1976. Lead Author, Louisiana Code of Evidence (Act #515 of 1988). Special Advisor to Louisiana Law Institute's Committee on Evidence Code Revisions. Member, Louisiana State Legislature, 1969-1992. State Senator, 1984-1992. State Representative, 1969-1984. Chairman: House Judiciary Committee, 1972-1976; House Commerce Committee, 1980-1984. Member: New Orleans, Louisiana State (Member, Sections in: Civil Law; Corporate Business; Insurance; Negligence Law) and American (Member, Sections in: Tort and Insurance Practice; Corporation and Business Law; Natural Resources) Bar Associations; New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute; Louisiana Law Institute. Reported Cases: U.S. v. Menendez, 48 F.3d 1401, 40 ERC 1626, 32 Fed.R.Serv.3d 301, 25 Envtl. L. Rep. 20,938 5th Cir.(La.), APR 12, 1995; In re Ferrouillet, 76 So.2d 948, 1999-3434 (La., Jun 30, 2000; No. 99-B-3434); In re Cline, 756 So.2d 284, Rehearing Denied, 1999-2779 (La., Feb 29, 2000; No. 99-B-2779); U.S. v. Nguyen, 847 F.Supp.496, 24 Envtl. L. Rep. 21, 151 (S.D.Miss., Mar 16, 1994, NO. CIV. A. 193-CV-26RR); Balliviero v. Konrad 2001 wl 1041771 (e.d.ia.); Halmar, Inc. v. Louisiana Dept. of Transp. and Development, 405 So.2d 1179 (La.App. 1 Cir., Oct 12, 1981; No. 14310); City of New Orleans v. Walker, 327 So.2d 386 (La., Feb 23, 1976; No. 56731); State v. Welkner, 259 La. 315, 253 So.2d 192 (La., Sep 30, 1971; No. 51715); Ieyoub v. Ban Begert for Atty. Gen. Committee, Inc., 590 So.2d 572 (La., Dec 02, 1991; No. 91-CC-2635); Ducote v. McCrossen, 675 So.2d 817, 95-2072 (La.App. 4 Cir., May 29, 1996; No. 95-CA-2072); McKaithen v. S.S. Frosta, 426 F.Supp. 307, 1978 A.M.C. 12 (E.D.La., Jan 19, 1977, No. Civ. 76-3251, CIV. 76-3275, CIV. 76-3654); Harvey v. State, Dept. of Trans. and Development, 799 So.2d 569, 2000-1877 (La.App. 4 Cir. Sep 26, 2001; No. 2000-CA-1877); LaNasa v. Bancroft Inv. Corp., 306 So.2d 831 (La.App. 4 Cir., Jan 13, 1975; No. 6624); In re Succession of Manuel, 806 So.2d 686, 01-498 (La.App. 5 Cir., Nov 27, 2001; No. 01-CA-498); Succession of Harris, 283 So.2d 325 (La.App. 4 Cir., Sep 26, 1973; No. 5508); State v. Vingle, 802 So.2d 887, 2001-0840 (La.App. 4 Cir., Nov 21, 2001; No. 2001-KA-0840); State v. Miller, 798 So.2d 947, 2000-1657 (La., Oct 26, 2001; No. 2000-K-1657); Woods on Behalf of Woods v. International Harvester Co., Inc., 697 F.2d 635, 35 Fed.R.Serv.2d 1086, 12 Fed.R.Evld.Serv.498 (5th Cir., La., Feb 07, 1983; No. 81-3534); Touro Infirmary v. Henderson, 666 So.2d 686, 92-2720 (La.App. 4 Cir., Dec 28, 1995; No. 92-CA-2720); Alombro v. Sailman. 536 So.2d 764 (La.App.5Cir., Dec 14 1988; No. 88-CA-449); Sampany v. Morton Salt Co., 482 So.2d 752 (La.App.1 Cir., Dec 26, 1985; No. CA-85-0328); State V. Thompson, 399 So.2d 1161 (La., May 18, 1981; No. 80-K-2521); Sampay v. Morton Solt Co., 395 So.2d 326, 24 A.L.R. 4th 541 (La., Jan 26, 1981; No. 80-C-1424); Sampay v. Morton Solt Co., 398 So.2d 62 (La.App. 1 Cir., Jun 09, 1980; No. 13419); Sampay v. Davis, 342 So.2d 1186 (La.App. 1 Cir., Feb 14, 1977; No. 11022); State v. Conrad, 304 So.2d 318 (La., Dec 02, 1974). Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents; Automobile Insurance; Breach of Contract; Business Law; Buying and Selling of Businesses; Casinos and Gambling; Commercial Insurance; Condemnation; Condominium Law; Construction Defects; Construction Law; Contested Wills; Contracts; Copyrights; Corporate Law; Criminal Law; Driving While Intoxicated; Drug Crimes; Elder Law; Eminent Domain; Employment Law; Estate Litigation; Estate Planning; Felonies; Gaming Law; General Practice; Guardianship and Conservatorship; Health Care; Insurance; Insurance Bad Faith; Intellectual Property; Landlord and Tenant Law; Maritime Personal Injury; Mechanics Liens; Misdemeanors; Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations; Partnership Law; Personal Injury; Property Insurance; Railroad Accidents; Trademarks; Tribal Law; Trusts and Estates; Wills; Probate.Email: Bernard J. Bagert, Jr.

OF COUNSEL

Michael F. Barry (Of Counsel) admitted to bar, 1968, Louisiana. Education: Loyola University (J.D., 1968). Member: Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.