What Makes J. Van Robichaux New Orleans’ Best Personal Injury Lawyer For You?

The Robichaux Law Firm, LLC in New Orleans, LA was founded by practicing attorney J. Van Robichaux, Jr., admitted to practice law since 1975. He has been given the highest possible rating and is Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by Martindale-Hubbell as a “Pre-Eminent Attorney.”

Van Robichaux, Jr. is a practicing attorney in the New Orleans area, concentrating since 1975 in litigation at both the state and federal level. Van is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Colorado; is also a mediator trained through the American Arbitration Association and Attorney-Mediators Institute.

Van has successfully handled numerous cases in State and Federal court representing injured victims against insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers and large corporations. Among other things, Van has handled maritime, auto, and product liability cases, as well as medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, defective medical devices and drugs. He has been involved in class actions and mass torts including the Hurricane Katrina and the BP Oil Spill.

Admitted to Practice

• U.S.D.C. Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S.D.C. Western District of Louisiana
• U.S.D.C. Middle District of Louisiana
• U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal
• U.S. Supreme Court

Bar Admissions

• Louisiana (1975)
• Colorado (1997)

Education

• University of New Orleans (B.S.)
• Loyola Law School (J.D.) 1975

Professional Societies & Affiliations

• New Orleans Bar Association
• Louisiana State Bar Association
• St. Bernard Bar Association
• Colorado Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Louisiana Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice
• The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers
• America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
• Louisiana Association for Justice (Medical Malpractice Section)
• Louisiana Bar Association Pro Bono Project (Board member)
• Louisiana Bar Association Ethic Advisory Service Committee (member)

Current Memberships

• Time Picayune/Advocate Doll & Toy Fund (current member former chairman)
• Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard
• Lake Oakes Civic Association (Vice-President)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation Citizens Academy – member

Past Activities

• University of New Orleans Master Planning Committee member
• Boy Scouts of America-Cub Master
• University of New Orleans Karate Instructor