Jeffrey Berniard Teaches Fellow Lawyers the Nuances of Personal Injury Law

Teaching the Teachers: Jeffrey Berniard Leads Personal Injury CLE When other lawyers need to understand the complexities of Louisiana personal injury law, they turn to the experts. Our firm’s principal attorney, Jeffrey Berniard, recently taught an ‘Introduction to Personal Injury‘ course for the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. This selection highlights the firm’s deep specialization

March 19, 2013 No Comments

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 No Comments

Mardi Gras Safety Guide: Protecting Your Rights During New Orleans Carnival

Mardi Gras Safety Guide: Protecting Your Rights During New Orleans Carnival Laissez les bon temps rouler! At the Berniard Law Firm, we are proud to call New Orleans home. Nothing embodies the spirit of our city like Mardi Gras. While we want everyone to celebrate and enjoy the festivities, the influx of millions of visitors

February 12, 2013 No Comments

Conflicting Deposition Testimony: How Perjury Can Kill Your Lawsuit

The Trap of the “Two-Step”: Why Consistency is Vital In the world of litigation, your word is your bond. When you sit for a deposition, you are under oath, and your testimony is treated with the same weight as if you were standing before a judge. Many plaintiffs make the mistake of thinking they can

July 16, 2012 No Comments

Summary Judgment Summarily Dismissed by Third Circuit in Vehicle Accident Case

A summary judgment is rendered when a trial court decides that there are no genuine issues of material fact that need to be determined. “Manifestly erroneous” is the high standard under which summary judgments are reversed on appeal. Summary judgments are cheaper and less time consuming than full blown trials; they are a means toward

April 23, 2012 No Comments

Happy Holidays from the Berniard Law Firm

On behalf of the Berniard Law Firm, we hope that all of our friends and followers have had a relaxing and restful holiday. Posting will resume on Tuesday

April 8, 2012 No Comments

A Happy Holidays to All Friends of the Berniard Law Firm

The Berniard Law Firm would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday. Regular posting will resume in 2012! Have a happy, and SAFE, holiday season!

December 25, 2011 No Comments

Can You Sue Twice for the Same Injury? Understanding Res Judicata in LA

What is Res Judicata? The “One Bite at the Apple” Rule In Louisiana, res judicata is a powerful defense. It essentially means that once a case has reached a final judgment, you cannot bring that same claim against that same party again. The goal is to protect defendants from being harassed and to keep the

November 21, 2011 No Comments

Berniard Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Against New Orleans Hotel

Louisiana’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act seeks to prevent businesses in the state from engaging in “unfair or deceptive acts and practices” or “unfair methods of competition” when doing business with customers. The law allows anyone who falls victim to such practices to file a civil action against the perpetrator and recover treble

November 1, 2011 No Comments

A Legacy of Legal Education: Why the ABA Values Law Blogs

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

August 20, 2011 No Comments

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Summary Judgment Summarily Dismissed by Third Circuit in Vehicle Accident Case

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Can You Sue Twice for the Same Injury? Understanding Res Judicata in LA

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