James Leathem

James Leathem is a dedicated personal injury attorney with Morris Bart, LLC, representing clients in Louisiana and Texas. With a strong academic foundation and hands-on experience in insurance defense, James brings sharp legal insight and strategic advocacy to personal injury and car accident cases.

A native of Lafayette, Louisiana, James graduated magna cum laude from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a minor in Finance. During his undergraduate studies, he earned the William J. Phillips Award for Excellence in Economics. He was a member of the Louisiana Honors Program and the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

James earned his Juris Doctor from Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he was named to the Chancellor’s List. He also served as an officer in Phi Alpha Delta and was active in the Civilian Society, further enhancing his commitment to legal excellence and leadership.

Before joining Morris Bart, LLC, James clerked for several prominent insurance defense firms in South Louisiana. That experience provided him with a deep understanding of how insurance companies handle injury claims—knowledge he now uses to advocate effectively on behalf of injured plaintiffs.

Licensed to practice law in both Louisiana and Texas, James is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He is a member of both the Louisiana State Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas, serving clients across multiple jurisdictions.

James Leathem is dedicated to providing responsive and results-driven representation to clients who have been injured in car accidents and other personal injury matters. His attention to detail, courtroom experience, and client-first approach have earned him high praise and a strong reputation for dependable legal service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Morris Bart Attorneys At Law
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
• Member, United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
• Member, United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Licensed State

• Louisiana
• Texas

Education

• Louisiana State University’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  BS in Economics

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