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Jeff Berniard

Louisiana Court of Appeal Discusses Theories of Liability in Products-Related Injury Case

When a products-related injury occurs, multiple parties may be at fault. In litigating personal injury claims, among the most important legal questions, are whom may the plaintiff recover from, if anyone, and under what theory of liability. The following case provides a good discussion of some typical theories of liability involved in products-related injury cases.

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Civil Matter
Jeff Berniard

42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Lawsuit Dismissed in Louisiana

Lawsuits can be quite complicated, even for seasoned attorneys. However, when one is representing himself, the complications can be even more complex. Especially, when the law does not support your claim. The following case demonstrates the need for an experienced attorney when it comes to constitutional rights violation allegations and litigation. In 2013, the Louisiana

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Business Dispute
Jeff Berniard

Stanford Ponzi Scheme Collapse Case Discusses Arbitration and FINRA

Ponzi schemes ultimately come to an end and unfortunately cause a lot of pain, suffering, and litigation. The Stanford Ponzi scheme is no exception. As demonstrated in the following case, the complex nature of such schemes demonstrates the need for excellent legal representation if you are the victim of an unscrupulous Ponzi schemer. In this

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Civil Matter
Jeff Berniard

Can a Pro Se litigant Proceed In Forma Pauperis?

The commencement of pro se litigation, meaning without attorney representation, is no easy task. A common aspect of pro se litigation involves a request to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP). A granted IFP request allows a pro se litigant to have the prepayment of fees or costs waived. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915  A court retains

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Attorney Jeff Berniard, Licensed Louisiana Attorney and Founder of Berniard Law Firm

Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.

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decadencia 1179583

42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Lawsuit Dismissed in Louisiana

Lawsuits can be quite complicated, even for seasoned attorneys. However, when one is representing himself, the complications can be even more complex. Especially, when the law does not support your claim. The following case demonstrates the need for an experienced attorney when it comes to constitutional rights violation allegations and litigation. In 2013, the Louisiana

Read More »
anvil and hammer 1176425

Stanford Ponzi Scheme Collapse Case Discusses Arbitration and FINRA

Ponzi schemes ultimately come to an end and unfortunately cause a lot of pain, suffering, and litigation. The Stanford Ponzi scheme is no exception. As demonstrated in the following case, the complex nature of such schemes demonstrates the need for excellent legal representation if you are the victim of an unscrupulous Ponzi schemer. In this

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Can a Pro Se litigant Proceed In Forma Pauperis?

The commencement of pro se litigation, meaning without attorney representation, is no easy task. A common aspect of pro se litigation involves a request to proceed in forma pauperis (IFP). A granted IFP request allows a pro se litigant to have the prepayment of fees or costs waived. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915  A court retains

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