John F. Jakuback

John F. Jakuback is a partner at Kean Miller LLP, where he leads high-stakes litigation defense for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, and major institutions. With a practice spanning both Texas, Louisiana, and beyond, John has built a strong reputation for successfully managing complex personal injury, commercial, and catastrophic loss cases. His work includes both single-plaintiff and multi-jurisdictional claims involving significant financial exposure.

A seasoned trial strategist, John handles all phases of litigation, including investigations, emergency response, pre-trial motions, negotiations, and trial. He has represented clients in a wide range of matters, including wrongful death claims, civil rights lawsuits, construction defect disputes, oil and gas litigation, and casualty cases involving premises liability and retail accidents. John is known for developing common-sense, fact-based legal arguments and delivering them in a clear and persuasive manner in court.

John earned his J.D. from the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 1992 and his B.A. from the University of Dallas in 1987. He is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas, including all state and federal courts in both jurisdictions. His honors include an AV-rating from Martindale-Hubbell and repeated recognition in The Best Lawyers in America for both Insurance Law – Defense and Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. He has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in both categories.

Beyond his litigation practice, John is a leader in both the legal and civic communities. He is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and the Texas Bar Foundation and serves on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. John is also deeply committed to community service, with involvement in programs such as Junior Achievement and St. Jude the Apostle School’s athletics and education initiatives.

John F. Jakuback brings a commitment to excellence, deep legal insight, and a results-driven mindset to every case he handles, making him a trusted advocate in complex defense litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kean Miller LLP
• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Baton Rouge Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Invited Member, Board of Directors, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

Licensed State

• Texas
• Louisiana

Education

• LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Dallas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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