Jon Bethune is the founder of The Law Office of Jon G. Bethune, LLC, in New Orleans, Louisiana, aiding those in New Orleans and the surrounding areas with their divorce, custody and personal injury matters. His areas of focus in family law matters include contested and uncontested divorce cases. Mr. Bethune is also well-versed in issues related to custody, child support, and interim and final spousal support. His personal injury cases involve truck, auto and motorcycle collisions, slip-and-fall accidents and other premises liability matters, workplace injuries and offshore worker claims.
A recipient of a Bachelor of Arts in English from New York University in 2001, Mr. Bethune went on to be awarded his Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2005. A member of the American, Louisiana State and New Orleans bar associations, he is admitted to practice in Louisiana and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
Prior to founding his own firm in 2010, Mr. Bethune was an associate at two other Louisiana firms. From completing initial consultations to taking a case to court, he uses his legal knowledge to advise clients and to provide thorough and knowledgeable representation. Mr. Bethune is committed to involving clients, providing timely updates and maintaining a high level of interaction throughout every step of their cases. His trial experience includes complex personal injury lawsuits and divorce cases involving custody disputes, restraining orders, allegations of adultery and other complicating factors.
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Acquired: 2006
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4701 Tchoupitoulas Street, Ste. B, New Orleans, LA, 70115-1634
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Posted by KB | October 12, 2012 | Employment & Labor
Detailed, Understanding, and Trustworthy.
Jon represented me for a case involving wrongful termination of employment, which was a very emotionally charged and sensitive experience for me. He settled my nerves by keeping me informed every step of the way. His confidence was founded in fact which was made evident by me gleaning the just resu...
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a zealous advocate for his clients and well-prepared and versed in the law. He has my respect. He is a gentleman as well."
"I worked with Jon Bethune on a complex maritime personal injury case and can say without qualification that Mr. Bethune is an intelligent, tenacious and dedicated attorney. Previously, we attended Loyola Law School together. I remember that Mr. Bethune successfully defended a young man who was wrongly accused of a criminal matter. He is an experienced trial attorney who cares about his clients and will fight for the best result."
"I have known Jon for close to 10 years now. He is an honest, skilled attorney with much integrity."
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2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
10 Best 2015, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2008 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Sutterfield & Webb, L.L.C.
2006 - 2008
Associate, Dutel & Tranchina, L.L.C.
2015 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Member
2014 - Present
Family Law Committee - New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2010 - Present
New Orleans Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
Settled
2005
J.D.
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
The Divorce Process in Louisiana- What to Expect and What to Avoid
2014
English
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