In 2010, the American Bar Association (ABA) issued a call for the top legal blogs in the country. They were looking for ‘blawgs’ that didn’t just summarize news but provided deep, original analysis that empowered the public. At the Berniard Law Firm, this recognition was a validation of what we have always believed: that legal knowledge is a tool for justice. Over a decade later, our commitment to sharing that knowledge remains the cornerstone of our firm.
The ABA Blawg 100: Celebrating Original Legal Analysis
When the American Bar Association (ABA) launched the “Blawg 100,” it wasn’t just a popularity contest. It was a recognition that the internet had become a primary source of information for the public. The ABA sought to highlight blogs that provided original analysis, not just regurgitated news. For an attorney, maintaining a blog of this caliber requires deep research and a commitment to explaining the law in a way that is accessible to everyone.
The ABA (American Bar Association) has called upon lawyers and non-lawyers alike to submit blogs from across the internet as exceptional examples of legal advice and content. With content about the law ranging widely across the internet, the ABA recognizes the value of those blogs that wish to educate the public about a wide range of issues as examples of how attorneys can help bring an understanding of public policy to the masses.
Through a form, located here, ABA members and/or the public can nominate the efforts of attorneys whose work helps explain the complexities that the law has to offer. While the competition prevents bloggers from nominating themselves, the ABA has requested that the work of their peers be showcased. Due by September 9th, blog suggestions can cover any topic of the law, whether maritime, personal injury, civil or criminal in nature. This possibility of diversity makes the Top 100 list all the more interesting because of the wide variety of content the selected are sure to cover.
If you know of a blog that wishes to discuss legal issues of interest to lawyers (and perhaps those outside of the field), click here to fill out the ABA’s form. Limited to 500 words, nominations should explain why the blog, obviously, deserves to be included in the list as well as its value as a whole. Nominated sites should avoid the regurgitation of content from other sites (copy and pasted quotes of news items, etc.), showing that the main focus of the content is original discussion of those issues of law that affect professionals as well as the public.
We will undoubtedly be checking out this list as it is sure to contain content that is of interest not only to residents of Louisiana but across the country. For a directory of ‘blawgs,’ as categorized by the American Bar Association, you can click here to tour the spectrum of content available by state or topic.
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Why We Started This Blog: Empowering Victims Through Education
The Berniard Law Firm started this blog with a simple mission: to empower people who may not realize that an instance of tragedy or harm comes with legal recourse. Whether you are in New Orleans, the Gulf Coast, or anywhere in the country, the law affects your daily life. By sharing over a decade of litigation experience, we aim to bridge the gap between complex legal statutes and the families who need them most.
This blog was started as an effort to not only showcase the knowledge of our law firm but to also provide people, whether residents of New Orleans, Louisiana, the Gulf Coast, or throughout the country, a resource that explains how the law is important to their everyday lives. Blogging is a powerful tool not only in the legal profession but as a medium of empowering people who may not realize that an instance of tragedy or harm comes with it legal recourse. We hope that the content we have provided over time has helped people find an answer to legal issues or simply gain a little bit of knowledge about how this country’s system of law works. This is said not to shill for a nomination to the aforementioned contest but, instead, to note that this ABA-sponsored contest highlights something we feel strongly about, that being the power of legal blogs.
The Berniard Difference: Vetted Legal Analysis vs. Social Media Snippet
| Feature | The Berniard Legal Blog | Social Media Snippets |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Case Analysis | ✓ (Thousands of Articles) | ✗ (60-Second Clips) |
| Direct Statute Citations | ✓ (Verifiable Law) | ✗ (General Advice) |
| Vetted Local Expertise | ✓ (20+ Years in LA) | ✗ (Out-of-State Creators) |
| Public Empowerment | ✓ (Free Education) | ✗ (Engagement Driven) |
A 21-Year Legacy of Legal Writing and Research
Since we first posted about the ABA’s call for nominations, the world of legal information has changed dramatically. However, our commitment has remained the same. From explaining Survival Actions to navigating the complexities of Mass Tort litigation, we have built a library of thousands of articles designed to be a “knowledge base” for our community.
While contests like the ABA Top 100 come and go, the need for clear, vetted legal information is more vital than ever. We hope that our 21-year archive of articles has helped you find answers to complex legal questions or simply gain a better understanding of how the American legal system works. If you are facing a legal challenge and need more than just a blog post, our team is here to provide the direct, experienced advocacy you deserve. Contact the Berniard Law Firm today to see how we put our expertise to work for you.
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