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Legal Newsline’s Louisiana Record recently featured the Berniard Law Firm for filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of more than 100 Roseland residents affected by the Smitty’s Supply chemical plant explosion and fire in Tangipahoa Parish Legal Newsline. The firm’s complaint alleges that class members suffered a range of injuries—including headaches, respiratory problems, skin
Attorney Jeff Berniard, founder of the Berniard Law Firm, was recently featured on WGNO News for his leadership in filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of families affected by the Smitty’s Supply explosion and fire in Tangipahoa Parish. Watch the full news story here. Berniard was asked to provide his perspective on the lawsuit
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.