Name: Wayne Bush
Item: Wayne Bush
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Bio

Wayne Bush has been representing plaintiffs in personal injury, workers' compensation cases and clients in family law matters since he began his career. Wayne began representing injured clients in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After the devastating effects that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had on the state and his family, Wayne moved home to Vernon Parish, Louisiana where he has continued to represent clients who are injured or going through a family law dispute.

Wayne Bush is the managing partner of his firm, and he focuses his practice of law achieving justice for workers, families, consumers, patients and small-business owners. With a diverse practice, Wayne has handled cases in federal and state courts. These cases have included issues ranging from complex personal injury litigation to death penalty defense. He considers it the highest compliment to his practice that a substantial portion of the cases he handles originates from other attorneys.

Wayne takes a compassionate, common-sense approach to the practice of law. He strives to provide legal representation in a manner that is understandable for his clients as many individuals find themselves in the legal system for the first time. Wayne strives to give his clients the individual attention commensurate with the type of litigation, and has achieved Pre-eminent status with Martindale-Hubbell based on client reviews.

Wayne is dedicated to the communities he serves. He has provided indigent defense services as well as accepted nonpaying civil clients through the CENLA Pro Bono Project. Wayne is fortunate to be able to continue accepting pro bono matters, and will strive to do so in the future.

Recently Wayne has been sworn in as an Assistant District Attorney in Beauregard Parish, where he is excited to continue his compassionate approach to the law while serving the residents of Beauregard Parish.

Wayne is a Vernon Parish native and received his law degree from Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center. He is admitted to practice within the state of Louisiana as well as the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice in the Middle, Western and Eastern U.S. District Courts of Louisiana, The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Areas of Practice
Personal Injury
Family law
Workers Compensation
Divorce
Military Divorce
Estate Planning
Succession
Bar Admissions
Louisiana
Washington
District of Columbia
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. Tax Court
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Baton Rouge, LouisianaJuris Doctor - 2004
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Baton Rouge, LouisianaBachelor of Civil Law - 2004
Northwestern State University, Fort Polk & Natchitoches, LouisianaB.S. magna cum laude - 2001
Major: Accounting and Business Administration
Representative Cases
Godfrey v. Advanced Neuromodulations Systems, Inc. (Slip Copy 2011 WL 7768092)
U.S. V. United Services Auto Ass'n (not reported 2011 WL 2680972)
State of Louisiana v. Paul Roberts, Jr., 947 So. 2d 208 (La. App. 3 Cir. 01/17/07), writ denied, 964 So. 2d 938 (La. 10/05/07)
Fishback v. Sabine Parish School Board, 964 So. 2d 490 (La. App. 3 Cir. 10/03/07)
State Ex. Rel. D.H., 953 So. 2d 992 (La. App. 3 Cir. 03/07/07)
Gordon v. Gordon, 966 So. 2d 1216 (La. App. 3 Cir. 10/03/07)
Classes/Seminars
Speaker, 2013 Louisiana Association for Justice Last Chance CLE, New Orleans, Louisiana
Speaker, 2013 Louisiana Association for Justice a la carte CLE, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Honors and Awards
Martindale-Hubbell (Lawyers.com) Client Distinction Award, 2013 - 2016
Louisiana Super Lawyer ®, ‘Rising Star’ edition, 2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2013 - 2016
Louisiana Super Lawyer ®, ‘Super Lawyer’ Edition, 2014 - 2017
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, Inc.
Professional Associations and Memberships
House of Delegates, Louisiana State Bar Association, Delegate, 2009 - 2011
House of Delegates, Louisiana State Bar Association, Delegate, 2013 - Present
Board of Governors, Louisiana Association for Justice, Governor, 2009 - 2013
Council of Directors, Louisiana Association for Justice, Director, 2013 - 2015
Board of Directors, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation, Director, 2008 - 2016
Vernon Parish Bar Association, President, 2006 - 2013
University Parkway Economic Development District, Chairman, 2011 - Present
Let’s Grow Vernon, Economic Development District, Co-Chair, 2011 - Present
Parks and Recreations Board, Leesville, Louisiana, Co-Chair, 2011 - Present
Leesville Lions Club, Member
The District of Columbia Bar, Member
Baton Rouge Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Federal Bar Association, Member
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit, Member
American Association for Justice, Member
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Past Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Past Member
Executive Committee on Workers’ Compensation by the National Trial Lawyers Association
Past Employment Positions
DeRidder, Louisiana, Assistant District Attorney
Jim Craft Construction, Leesville, Louisiana, Roofer, 1994 - 1996
Vernon Parish School Board, Media Center, Leesville, Louisiana, 1996 - 1999
Law office of Daniel Wayne Bush, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2005 - 2006
SmithBush, Leesville, Louisiana, Managing Partner, 2006 - 2015
Vernon Parish Public Defenders Office, 2006 - 2010
Vernon Parish Public Defenders Office, Conflict Counsel, 2015 - 2016
Beauregard Parish Public Defenders Office, Conflict Counsel
Federal Criminal Public Defenders Office, CJA Panel Member
Pro Bono Activities
Ducks Unlimited Supporter
Supporter of West Central Louisiana Sportsline
Lifetime Member, North American Hunting Club
Member, Sweat Gum Hollow Hunting Club

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