Loyd Bourgeois
Attorney and Founder
About
Growing up, I had the typical South Louisiana experience. I learned to swim before I could walk when I was thrown from the boat while fishing down in Lafitte (I don’t know anyone who didn’t learn to swim that way). I used to know French may che. I raised alligators taken from the nest after wrestling mom for fun. And I used to have this great Cajun accent when I was the waterboy for the school’s football team.
My name is Loyd Bourgeois. And while that is not exactly my life story, it’s close. Okay. Maybe not. But this is…
From Engineer to Attorney: My Journey to Law
I am a native Louisianian, growing up in a small town in St. Charles Parish named Bayou Gauche. I am a Catholic family man with three beautiful children and a loving wife. I have an engineering degree from LSU and graduated cum laude from Tulane Law School.
A Personal Battle: The Fight That Sparked My Passion for Helping the Injured
I first stepped into the world of insurance battles when I had to help a relative who was denied benefits she clearly deserved. She had been receiving long-term benefits after a serious fight with brain cancer. She had brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Even with all this, the insurance company said she could go back to work, without ever examining her.
The denial came two years into her recovery. I later found out this is a common tactic used by insurance companies.
The way the insurance company handled her case shocked me. The reasons they gave for denying her claim didn’t make sense. I fought back hard, and after months of pushing, we won. But it never should’ve taken that long.
What I saw made me angry. People who worked hard, took care of their families, paid their bills, and did everything right were left to fight alone for the help they were promised.
That experience opened my eyes. It showed me how important it is to have someone on your side who knows how to push back. It’s why I’ve committed myself to helping people who are injured and need someone to fight for what’s fair.
Why I Fight: Protecting the Injured
In September 2010, I opened my own law firm to focus on helping people stand up to insurance companies and get the support they need after serious accidents.
Over time, I saw the same patterns again and again. Insurance companies using delay tactics and unfair denials to avoid paying what was owed. Some of my clients had been hurt in major car wrecks or serious workplace incidents. Seeing how these folks were treated fired me up. I began focusing even more on helping injury victims fight for what’s right.
I’ve made it my mission to help everyday people go up against BIG insurance companies and government systems.
Most people who call our office are going through something they never expected. They’re confused, stressed, and unsure what steps to take. That’s why I started writing books, to give clear answers and help guide folks through the process.
I have been a featured guest on numerous podcasts.
Beyond the Courtroom: My Commitment to the Community
Outside of work, I have coached baseball, soccer, and basketball. I serve on the Board of Directors of the United Way of St. Charles, was formerly the board secretary/treasurer, and am currently the Finance Committee Chairperson.
A True Louisianian: My Love for Home and Tradition
I love Louisiana despite its faults and am proud to be a part of New Orleans’ recovery. I am a Tiger die-hard, a Saints believer, and a Pelicans fan.
I prefer fish to steak and love spending time on the water. I know that boiling shrimp is an art, much more so than boiling crawfish or crabs. I love a good gumbo (which I know tastes better the day after it was cooked). I have really eaten nutria. I like my Redfish grilled on the half shell and know that flounder are the best eating fish around these parts, except for Sac-a-lait.
Loyd J. Bourgeois
Loyd J. Bourgeois is an accident and personal injury lawyer, an author, and the founder of Louisiana law firm, Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer.
Professional Associations & Affiliations
- Louisiana State Bar Association, Secretary Solo & Small Firms Section (Former Treasurer)
- St Charles Parish Bar Association
- National Trial Lawyers
- River Region Chamber of Commerce
- Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
- American Association of Justice
- Louisiana Association of Justice
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
- National Association of Disability Representatives
Honors
- J.D., Tulane University School of Law
- B.S., Louisiana State University
Volunteer & Community Involvement
- Finance Committee Chairperson & Board Member, United Way of St. Charles
- Member, St. Charles Parish Rotary Club
- Board Member, Show of Love Gala, Split Second Foundation
