Atty. John D Bernhardt

Atty. John D Bernhardt

John D Bernhardt is a lawyer practicing environmental law, oil and gas law, administrative law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Lafayette Lafayette 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (337) 268-0345

Profile Summary

About John D Bernhardt at a glance

John D Bernhardt is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at John D. Bernhardt. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1979). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1979) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1975). Active member of Louisiana State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John D Bernhardt is a lawyer practicing environmental law, oil and gas law, administrative law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at John D. Bernhardt in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

John D Bernhardt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D Bernhardt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John D Bernhardt is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John D Bernhardt is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John D Bernhardt is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 venue, 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 John D Bernhardt

Where is John D Bernhardt's law office located?
John D Bernhardt's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is John D. Bernhardt. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D Bernhardt handle?
John D Bernhardt focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has John D Bernhardt practiced law?
John D Bernhardt has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John D Bernhardt go to law school?
John D Bernhardt earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact John D Bernhardt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1979
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1979

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