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Catahoula Parish Prison Lawsuit From Inmate Burned by Furnace Dismissed
West Monroe Woman’s Slip and Fall Lawsuit Revived by Appeals Court on Constructive Knowledge Grounds
September 27, 2016
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Arbitration Decided to be the Preferred Method of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Contract Dispute out of Orleans Parish
Arbitration Agreements and Louisiana’s Direct Action Statute Collide in East Baton Rouge Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
September 24, 2016
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Gretna Walgreens Pharmacy Mistake Lawsuit Appeal Leads to Increase In Damage Award to Plaintiff
Harrah’s Casino New Orleans Slip and Fall Lawsuit Examines Comparative Fault in Louisiana
September 19, 2016
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Louisiana man falls from helicopter, jury rules in favor of employer, Industrial; Appeals Court reverses
Worker’s Injury After Hours at Workplace Puts Claim Process Under Scope
September 6, 2016
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Tangipahoa Sawmill Lawsuit Discusses Medicare Set-Asides and What Can Happen To Non Cooperative Litigants
Workers Comp Case Involves Settlement Dispute, Rights Review
September 5, 2016
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June 16, 2016
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Certification and Settlement in Katrina/Rita Class Action Claims
The settlement in Orrill v. Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan demonstrates some of the hurdles faced by class action litigants and the benefits of having experienced class counsel. In that case, Katrina and Rita victims sought statutory penalties for their insurers’ failure to pay claims within the 30 days required by statute. The long history of
June 7, 2013
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Attorney Jeffrey Berniard makes New Orleans Magazine top lawyers list
Licensed attorneys in New Orleans were asked which attorney they would recommend to residents in the New Orleans area. Attorney Jeffrey Berniard, of the New Orleans-based Berniard Law Firm, LLC, was named one of the best mass litigation and class action attorneys in New Orleans in the November 2012 issue of the magazine. Propelled into
April 4, 2013
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Lead Berniard Law Firm Attorney Demonstrates Expertise with CLE Instruction
The Berniard Law Firm’s principal attorney, Jeffrey Berniard, recently taught an Introduction to Personal Injury course. Having been an active part of Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Mr. Berniard was selected to teach the topic due to the firm’s specialization in medical malpractice, first party insurance disputes, and premises liability claims. Some of the topics covered
March 19, 2013
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Happy Mardi Gras!
As a Louisiana law firm, our practice takes great pride and enjoyment from Fat Tuesday and all of the history that follows. For all of our readers in the New Orleans area, have a safe and happy holiday. Postings will resume shortly. In the meantime, laissez les bon temps rouler!
February 12, 2013
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Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.