Articles Tagged with Berniard Law Firm

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Golden scales of justice balancing the words Clarity and Justice above the Louisiana State Capitol, glowing with the words Fairness and Louisiana Law against a warm navy and gold sky.Have you ever wondered how judges and lawyers determine what a law truly means? While legal interpretation can sometimes seem complex, Louisiana’s Civil Code gives clear guidance for when the meaning of a law is straightforward.
Understanding these principles can empower you as a citizen and help you recognize how laws affect your rights. Today, we’re exploring Louisiana Civil Code Article 9 — one of the key provisions defining how laws are interpreted and applied in our state.

The Heart of the Matter: What Louisiana Civil Code Article 9 Says

Art. 9. Clear and unambiguous law

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Bold teal and gold graphic featuring the title ‘Understanding the Roots of Louisiana Law’ by Berniard Law Firm, symbolizing Louisiana’s Civil Law heritageIntroduction: Understanding the Roots of Louisiana Law

Ever wondered where the laws that govern your daily life in Louisiana actually come from? Unlike many other states, Louisiana has a unique legal system rooted in its Civil Code, and understanding its foundations can be incredibly empowering. Today, we’re diving into the very first articles of the Louisiana Civil Code – Articles 1, 2, and 3 – which lay out the fundamental “sources of law.” In simple terms, these articles tell us where our legal rules originate: through official legislation and, in rare instances, through long-standing custom.

Pillar One: Legislation – The Written Word of Law

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Flames and smoke rise from the Smitty’s Supply chemical plant explosion in Roseland, Louisiana.

The Berniard Law Firm was featured in Legal Newsline’s Louisiana Record for representing Roseland residents after the Smitty’s Supply chemical plant fire.

Legal Newsline’s Louisiana Record recently featured the Berniard Law Firm for filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of more than 100 Roseland residents affected by the Smitty’s Supply chemical plant explosion and fire in Tangipahoa Parish Legal Newsline.

The firm’s complaint alleges that class members suffered a range of injuries—including headaches, respiratory problems, skin and eye irritation, people who own property that was covered in oil, clean up costs, and many other claims—as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals and soot from the explosion Legal Newsline.

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Attorney Jeff Berniard, founder of the Berniard Law Firm, was recently featured on WGNO News for his leadership in filing a class action lawsuit on behalf of families affected by the Smitty’s Supply explosion and fire in Tangipahoa Parish. Watch the full news story here.

Berniard was asked to provide his perspective on the lawsuit because of his extensive background in complex litigation and class actions. Over the course of his career, he has represented thousands of clients in large-scale cases, including litigation related to Hurricane Katrina insurance disputes, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and Chinese drywall contamination.

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