Attorney D. Wayne Bush is the owner of his firm, where he focuses his practice of law on achieving justice for workers, families, consumers, patients and small-business owners. With a diverse practice, Mr. Bush has handled cases in federal and state courts. These cases have included issues ranging from complex personal injury litigation to federal securities act claims to death penalty defense. He considers it the highest compliment to his practice that a substantial portion of the cases he handles originates as referrals from other attorneys.
Mr. Bush is also dedicated to the community he serves. He has provided indigent defense services as well as accepted nonpaying civil clients through the CENLA Pro Bono Project. Counts for these cases have been well in excess of the Louisiana and American Bar Associations' pro bono recommendations.
Mr. Bush is a Louisiana native and received his law degree from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center. He is admitted to practice within the state of Louisiana as well as the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice in the Middle, Western and Eastern U.S. District Courts of Louisiana, the U.S. Tax Court, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Practice areas
17 years
17 years
17 years
17 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2011 | 02/22/2021 |
LA | Eligible to Practice Law | 2005 | 04/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Assistant District Attorney | Beauregard Parish District Attorney Office | 2016 - Present |
Owne | Wayne Bush, Attorney at Law | 2016 - Present |
Partner | SmithBush, LLP | 2008 - 2016 |
Member | The Smith Law Firm, L.L.P. | 2006 - 2008 |
Owner | D. Wayne Bush | 2005 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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District of Columbia Bar | Licensed to Practice | 2011 - Present |
Louisiana Association for Justice | Member | 2009 - Present |
Louisiana Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 2009 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 2009 - Present |
Acadiana Legal Services Corporation (Pro Bono Project) | Board of Directors | 2008 - Present |
U. S. Fifth Circuit Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Federal Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Thirtieth Judicial District Bar Association | President | 2006 - Present |
Baton Rouge Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Louisiana State Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
United States Tax Court | Licensed to Practice | 2005 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2009 - 2016 |
Louisiana State Bar Association | House of Delegates | 2009 - 2011 |
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2008 - 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Paul M. Hebert School of Law, Louisiana State University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Paul M. Hebert School of Law, Louisiana State University | Bachelor of Civil Laws | 2004 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Godfrey v. Advanced Neuromodulations Systems, Inc. (Slip Copy 2011 WL 7768092) | |
U.S. V. United Services Auto Ass'n (not reported 2011 WL 2680972) | |
State of Louisiana v. Paul Roberts, Jr., 947 So. 2d 208 (La. App. 3 Cir. 01/17/07), writ denied, 964 So. 2d 938 (La. 10/05/07) | |
Fishback v. Sabine Parish School Board, 964 So. 2d 490 (La. App. 3 Cir. 10/03/07) *Unpublished* | |
State Ex. Rel. D.H., 953 So. 2d 992 (La. App. 3 Cir. 03/07/07) |
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