Atty. Michael J Bernard

Atty. Michael J Bernard

Michael J Bernard is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, casualty insurance defense, commercial insurance defense and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Metairie Metairie 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael J Bernard at a glance

Michael J Bernard is an Associate based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Burglass & Tankersley, L.L.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on workers comp, construction, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1987) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (1990). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1987) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Orleans, Jefferson, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael J Bernard is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, casualty insurance defense, commercial insurance defense and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at Burglass & Tankersley, L.L.C. in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J Bernard's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael J Bernard is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Construction Law

Michael J Bernard is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Louisiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael J Bernard is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Michael J Bernard is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Metairie 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 Michael J Bernard

Where is Michael J Bernard's law office located?
Michael J Bernard's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is Burglass & Tankersley, L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J Bernard handle?
Michael J Bernard focuses on workers comp, construction, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Michael J Bernard practiced law?
Michael J Bernard has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael J Bernard go to law school?
Michael J Bernard earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Michael J Bernard for a consultation?
You can contact Michael J Bernard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael J Bernard received?
Michael J Bernard's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1987
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 1990

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