Atty. Barton W. Bernard

Atty. Barton W. Bernard

Barton W. Bernard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business, litigation and 1 other area of law.

Lafayette Lafayette 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Barton W. Bernard at a glance

Barton W. Bernard is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Barton W. Bernard. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1995), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1995), and Texas (2008). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1995) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A. Finance, 1992). Active member of Secretary, 1998-1999, Southwest Louisiana Bankruptcy Bar Association. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Barton W. Bernard is a lawyer practicing personal injury, business, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Barton received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Barton practices at Barton W. Bernard in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Barton W. Bernard's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barton W. Bernard handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Barton W. Bernard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Barton W. Bernard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Barton W. Bernard is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Barton W. Bernard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barton W. Bernard

Where is Barton W. Bernard's law office located?
Barton W. Bernard's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Barton W. Bernard. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barton W. Bernard handle?
Barton W. Bernard focuses on personal injury, business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Barton W. Bernard practiced law?
Barton W. Bernard has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Barton W. Bernard go to law school?
Barton W. Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Finance, 1992).
How can I contact Barton W. Bernard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1995
B.A. Finance
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
Texas
Admitted: 2008

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