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Joseph F. Gaar Jr.

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Joseph F. Gaar Jr.

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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 40 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Lafayette, LA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Admiralty & Maritime, Car Accidents ... +5 more

617 S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA

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Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Admiralty and Maritime 14%

14%
Car Accident 14%

14%
Medical Malpractice 14%

14%
Personal Injury 14%

14%
Transportation 14%

14%
Trucking Accident 14%

14%
Wrongful Death 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

35%-40%

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Silver Client Champion

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 40 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 1985

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Gaar Law Firm

617 S Buchanan St, Lafayette, LA, 70501-6817

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Joseph F. Gaar Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Mike | September 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Legal Services Commercial Property Damage

Excellent process, definition of claim, proposed construction of remedies, proposed possible compensation, action plan sequence. Provided a quick case review and plan for a settlement or filing of suit. Case is now underway.

Posted by Andy | July 24, 2025

Unprofessional

Not responsive. Finally got back to me weeks later and I'd already spoken another lawyer and hired them.

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Joseph F. Gaar Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Jacques Mestayer

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Roy

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great guy, dedicated and hard-nosed advocate for his clients, knowledgeable, highly experienced, trustworthy, and very skilled in the courtroom. In my opinion, Joe deserves the highest AVVO rating for professional excellence."

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Mark Murray

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Joe on a significant personal injury case. He is fearless, and happily tackles complex legal issues on behalf of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Hargett

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer has the up most ethical standards and ability to recover the true value of your claim."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2016

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2016

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2015

10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2014

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2014

Top Lawyers, Acadiana Profile Magazine

2014

10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2013

Top Lawyers, Acadiana Profile Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Louisiana Super Lawyers

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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Founding Partner, Joseph F. Gaar, Jr. APLC

1900 - Present

Member, Gaar Law Firm

Associations

1995 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1988 - Present

Lafayette Parish Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Lafayette Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1985 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Louisiana Association for Justice

Member

1985 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1995 - 2012

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1986 - 1995

St. Landry Parish Bar Association

Member

1985 - 1987

New Orleans Bar Association

Member

1985 - 1987

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Louisiana State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1981

Louisiana State University

BS

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