Bruce C. Betzer, Jr.
3500 N. Causeway Blvd.,
Suite 1442
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 293-8216
Fax: (504) 831-0892
E-mail: bbetzer@nbglaw.com
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Overview Attorney Bruce C. Betzer Jr. believes that clients should be able to find proven, top-quality outside counsel in a more cost-effective setting than large firms. We provide the same high-quality legal services as larger firms at lower and more flexible rates, with more personal service, and with fewer conflicts of interest. He is committed to helping residents of St. Bernard, Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany Parishes understand their legal rights as guaranteed by both state and federal law. As a resident of Lexington Place Subdivision in St. Bernard Parish, and a life-long resident of St. Bernard Parish, Mr. Betzer has first-hand knowledge of the inner workings of the 34th Judicial District Court. He uses this knowledge in his zealous representation of his clients. Moreover, he is committed to protecting the citizens of St. Bernard Parish against the multi-million dollar corporate oil companies who believe they are above the law and can pollute St. Bernard with impunity. About Bruce Betzer Bruce Betzer graduated from Loyola University in 1996 then Loyola Law School in 2000 and has been a member of the Louisiana Bar since 2000, practicing continuously in this state since that time. Mr. Betzer is presently Of Counsel with Nowalsky, Bronston and Gothard, a firm of seven attorneys. Mr. Betzer handles almost exclusively plaintiff personal injury cases. In 5 years of practice, Mr. Betzer has tried numerous jury and bench trials, primarily in state court in Orleans, St. Bernard and Jefferson Parishes, and in Federal Court, Eastern District. He has handled cases involving Police Brutality, Lead Paint, Wrongful Death, Auto Collision, 18 Wheeler tractor-trailers, premise liability and many more. Areas of Practice Murphy Oil Spill The Murphy storage tank that leaked was dislodged by flood waters. The oil company has denied any wrongdoing, but lawyers in a class-action lawsuit claim that the company failed to prevent the leak. Unsafe levels of diesel and oil-related organic chemicals were found in sediment samples where about 1 million gallons of oil spilled from a Murphy Oil Corp. storage tank, according to a report from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease. The agency said that people should not move back into homes where oil is visible and that they should use protective gear when they are working around contaminated homes. The agency said studies have shown that if someone touches oil substances with their bare skin they may suffer from rashes and be at a slightly higher risk of skin cancer. A survey showed that oil ended up in 1,700 homes. A breakdown shows that 985 homes were lightly contaminated, with a "bathtub ring" of oil about 3 to 6 inches wide on them. The agency said 114 homes were heavily contaminated _ more than half contaminated _ and 286 were moderately tainted. (Source: http://www.katc.com/Global/story.asp?S=4097860) If you believe the Murphy Oil Spill has caused you personal or business property damage, visit this site and submit a request for information. |
Attorney
at Law Nowalsky, Bronston & Gothard,
Attorneys at Law 3500 North Causeway Blvd.,
Suite 1442
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone (504) 832-1984