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Jacques F Bezou
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Biography
Mr. Bezou earned his J. D. from the Tulane University School of Law in 1971 and is presently on the Tulane Law Faculty (Trial Advocacy).
He has lectured and litigated extensively in the field of legal negligence both at seminars and on television, has also lectured on business litigation and on suing government entities. He has been practicing law for over 37 years and opened his own law firm in 1981. He has also been qualified in Court as an expert in the field of legal malpractice.
He is a member of the Association of the Trial Lawyers of America, the Louisiana Association for Justice, and served as a member of the President's Advisory Counsel of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association from 1981 - 1982.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 425-425 per hour
Contingency
33%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Louisiana for 54 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
The Bezou Law Firm
534 E. Boston, Covington, LA, 70433
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Jacques F Bezou's Lawyer Endorsements
"Trial lawyers just don't get any better than Jacques Bezou. Period."
"Mr. Bezou taught me much of what I know. An excellent tenacious litigator."
"Very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. Great attorney to work for and learn from!"
Matthew Devereaux
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Nov 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"This man is a legend in the Louisiana legal community, and a great mentor. Litigating cases with him is both an education and an honor."
Jacques Bezou
Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer | Sep 16
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
"The best trial attorney I have had the pleasure of working with and learning from."
Matthew Devereaux
Personal injury lawyer
Jacques Bezou
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Owner, The Bezou Law Firm
2005 - 2010
Adjunct Professor - Trial Advocacy, Tulane University Law School
1990 - 1998
Partner, Bezou & Mathews
Associations
2000 - Present
Louisiana Bar FoundationFellow
2000 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Covington Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Louisiana Association for JusticeMember
1981 - 1982
Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Presidents Advisory CouncilMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United Group v. Vinson
Obtained a unanimous jury verdict of $9.5 million
Blanchard v. NOPSI
$1.25 million
Brown v. Johnson
$1.5 million
Stateler v. Al-Saef
$1.6 million
Guastella Equities v. Rouse, et al.
$14 million
Williams v. Maritime Overseas Corporation
$2 million
Schlesinger v. Hertzog
$7.8 million
Garrett, Griggs & Stephen v. Harrahs Casino, et al.
$1.35 million
Swan v. PCF
$12 million
In Re Plywood Antitrust
$200 million settlement
In Re Sugar East Antitrust
over $100 million settlement
Education
1971
Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Louisiana State University
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Tulane University Law School Lecture
Legal Malpractice
N/A
New Orleans Bar Association
Legal Malpractice
N/A
Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
Legal Malpractice
N/A
Louisiana state Bar Association CLE
Business Litigation and Suing Government Entities
Languages
English