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John C. Walsh
John C. Walsh is a senior partner and joined the firm in 1999. From 1997 to 1999, John served as a law clerk for Division B and C of the Family Court of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. He represented the state of Louisiana in multi-state arbitration proceedings and multi-party litigation. John represents local, municipal and statewide elected officials in office/agency related matters including, but not limited to: employment issues, sexual harassment, employee discrimination, and public records. John litigates and defends new and used vehicle dealers in state courts and before both the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission and the Louisiana Used Motor Vehicle Commission. He also represents plaintiffs in pharmaceutical litigation.
John has extensive experience in political campaigns managing statewide races as well as for legislative, judicial and municipal offices. He has coordinated fund raising, polling, direct mail and media production and placement, GOTV and volunteer efforts.
Practice Areas:
Election Law
Labor and Employment Law
Campaign Finance
Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury Law
Creditor’s Rights
Multi-State and National Arbitration Cases
Education
Southern University Law Center, J.D., 1996
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1991
Bar & Court Admissions
Member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association, and the Louisiana Association for Justice
Admitted to practice in Louisiana, 1997
Admitted to practice in all state and appellate courts of Louisiana, the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Community & Professional Activities
Member, St. Aloysius Catholic Church
Fellow, Louisiana Bar Foundation
Elected East Baton Rouge Democratic Parish Executive Committee, 2000-2004
Chair, East Baton Rouge Democratic Parish Executive Committee, 2000-2004
Member, East Baton Rouge Parish Board of Election Supervisors, 2000-2004