Morris Bart

Morris Bart III is an American attorney who founded the Morris Bart Firm, the largest personal injury law firm in New Orleans.[1] He is known for his advertising which has made his name “synonymous with Louisiana legal culture” and a regional fixture[2]

Education

Bart is a native of Knoxville, TN, moving to New Orleans with his family at the age of four in 1962.[3][4] He attended the University of New Orleans, graduating with a B.A. in 1975. He then earned his J.D. from Loyola University Law School in 1978.[5]

Morris Bart Firm

Morris Bart
Headquarters601 Poydras Street, Floor 24. New Orleans, LA 70130
No. of attorneys100
Websitewww.morrisbart.com

Bart began practicing law after passing the bar in 1978.[6] In 1980, he became the first attorney in the state to begin advertising his services, with the catchphrase "one call, that's all."[7] Thanks to his advertising, Bart's name has become “synonymous with Louisiana legal culture.”[2]

The firm's advertising went viral in 2015 when a mother threw her two-year-old, who was "fixated" with the attorney a Morris Bart-themed birthday party, leading to international coverage including an appearance for Bart and the family on Jimmy Kimmel Live.[8][9] His firm is the largest personal injury firm in New Orleans.[1] As of 2023, it employed over 100 attorneys across four states.[10] Its offices are located on three floors of the Pan-American Life Center, with Bart's office located on the 24th floor.[11][4]

Personal

Bart's uncle was Ben Bart, founder of the Universal Attractions Agency in New York City and featured as James Brown's agent in the film, Get On Up.[12] His mother, Hertha Rosenblum Bart, was originally from Switzerland. She met his father, Morris Bart Jr., while he was on leave from his post as a pilot in the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron while stationed in Europe.[3]

Bart has been a producer of three films, including Factory Girl, a biographical film of Andy Warhol associate Edie Sedgwick, which was released in 2006.[13]

In 2020, Bart contracted COVID-19.[14] After recovering, he donated antibodies.[15][16]

Bart is a major political donor to the Democrat Party. People or political action committees affiliated with his firm gave nearly $300,000 to Democratic groups and candidates to support Kamala Harris in 2024.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b Bridges, Tyler (2025-02-21). "'Get it Done" or 'One Call, That's All?' Gordon McKernan tests Morris Bart on his home turf". The Advocate. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  2. ^ a b "Morris Bart fires back at Gov. Landry over insurance reform bill". FOX 8. 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  3. ^ a b Bridges, Tyler (2025-02-27). "Hertha Bart, beloved New Orleans tour guide and yoga teacher who left Switzerland, dies at 100". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  4. ^ a b "That's Not All - Biz New Orleans". 2015-05-01. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  5. ^ "Morris Bart, III Profile | New Orleans, LA Drug And Medical Device Litigation Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  6. ^ "Morris Bart - Mindset". It's New Orleans. 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  7. ^ Killett, Gabriella (2023-03-07). "Amid 'exponential increase' in guns, New Orleans DA drafts Morris Bart law firm for help". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  8. ^ "Personal Injury Lawyer-Obsessed Toddler Meets Morris Bart in Real Life". People.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  9. ^ Gershman, Jacob (2015-07-28). "Mom Throws Dream Party for Personal Injury Lawyer-Obsessed Toddler". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  10. ^ "Law firm Morris Bart loses bid to bar troubled rival from fees in hurricane cases". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2023-10-28. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  11. ^ "Pan-American Life Center | Pan American Life Center". Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  12. ^ Parker, Nancy (2014-08-05). "With opening of movie, local attorney reveals surprising connection to James Brown". Fox 8. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  13. ^ Keith, Spera (2015-08-24). "Lil Wayne and Morris Bart's unlikely Lil WeezyAna Fest partnership". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  14. ^ VARGAS, RAMON ANTONIO (2020-04-08). "Famed personal injury attorney Morris Bart contracts coronavirus, is recovering at home". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  15. ^ VARGAS, RAMON ANTONIO (2020-05-12). "Well-known Louisiana attorney Morris Bart recovers from coronavirus, signs up to donate antibodies". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  16. ^ "Famous Lawyer Morris Bart Recovers from COVID-19; Pledges to Give Back". Where Y'at New Orleans. Retrieved 2025-11-25.
  17. ^ https://www.nola.com/news/politics/kamala-harris-wins-donations-from-voters-across-louisiana/article_9188f1d4-4aca-11ef-bde8-eb5a7dccdc5d.html
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