Law Offices of Kenneth W. DeJean
PO Box 4325
Lafayette, LA 70502
337-235-5294 www.kwdejean.com
I have handled thousands of accident and injury cases, from initial claims to judge and jury trials. I have also represented clients in multi-state cases. I have been practicing law for 45 years and, during that time, I have treated every client with personal service and open, frank and respectful communication.
I have received the Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rating* of 5.0 out of 5, the highest rating available since 1995.
Memberships:
American Association of Justice
American Bar Association
American Association of Justice
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Louisiana Association of Justice (Member, Board)
Lafayette Parish Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association
Louisiana Bar Foundation
Bar Admissions:
State of Louisiana, 1976
State of Colorado, 1989
U.S. Federal Court, Western District of Louisiana 1976
U.S. Supreme Court, 1987
In the Lafayette area and throughout Louisiana, clients can call Kenneth W. DeJean and expect a prompt return phone call. Call 337-235-5294 or contact me online.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Areas of Practice
Auto/Motorcycle Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Defective Products, Equipment/Drugs
Medical/Nursing Home Negligence
Offshore Injuries and Accidents
Vessel/Boat Accidents
Platform/Rig Injuries
Chemicals & Cosmetics
Complex Litigation
Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) -- Employee
Firearms
Food & Agricultural Products
Hospital Negligence
Insurance Malpractice
Jones Act | Maritime Claims
Longshore & Harbor Workers' Compensation Act
Machinery & Tools
Mass Transit
Medical Products & Devices
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Multidistrict Litigation
Pesticides
Pharmaceutical Products
Recreational Products/Liability
Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff
State Trial Practice
Tobacco
Trucking
Litigation Percentage
100% of Practice Devoted to Civil Litigation
Education
Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
J.D. - 1976
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana
B.A. - 1973
Major: Political Science
Representative Cases
Savoie v. Tara Lynn (U.S. 5th Cir.)
Slade v. Progressive Security Ins. Co. (U.S. 5th Cir.)
Professional Associations and Memberships
Louisiana State Bar Association, Member, 1976 - Present
Louisiana Association of Justice, Board of Governors, 1982 - Present