- Telephone: 225-387-4000
- Fax: 225-387-5397
- E-Mail: info@bswllp.com
- Website: www.bswllp.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3197, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3197
Established: 1928
Practice Areas
- General Civil Trial and Appellate Practice
- Business Law
- Energy
- Environmental Law
- Product Liability
- Real Estate
- Medical Malpractice
- Municipal Law
- Workers' Compensation
- Class Actions
- Healthcare
- Construction
- Corporate
- Insurance
- Labor
- Insurance Regulatory Law
About Us
Established in 1928 in Baton Rouge, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. ("BSW") is one of the oldest law firms in the state of Louisiana. We take great pride in our long history of client service. With almost 70 attorneys, the firm is among the largest firms in the state and one of the larger law firms in the South. BSW's clients range from individuals and start-up companies, to Fortune 500 corporations, governmental entities and not-for-profit institutions.
Further, one of the hallmarks of the firm is its devotion to providing the highest quality of legal services to our clients in a manner consistent with their objectives and cost concerns and in a personalized environment that facilitates the mutual trust and respect necessary for a successful attorney-client relationship. The firm continually achieves this objective by implementing an integrated team approach. This team approach enables clients to call upon the guidance of any and all of our attorneys whose experience in various legal and business matters spans many disciplines. In this manner, we are able to provide our clients with specific and in-depth advice that they require in order to achieve their goals.
Since the firm was established, two standards have remained constant: to strive for legal excellence and to be involved in the communities in which we work and live. The members of our firm have served or now serve as presidents, directors, and officers of community and business organizations. Past and present members of our firm have served the city and state as appointed or elected officials. BSW attorneys are active in Bar Activities, serving as officers and directors in the American, Louisiana, and Baton Rouge Bar Associations. The firm maintains a staff of highly trained legal assistants, including Certified Public Accountants, and our employees use the most advanced systems and equipment available to deliver an effective and economical legal product with a focus on client service.
Simply stated, our primary focus is growing and protecting each client's business. We routinely advise businesses on numerous operational and ownership issues, assisting them in anticipating issues that may be encountered in pursuing their business and corporate strategies. Whether it is negotiating contracts, advising on management restructures or assisting in the purchase or sale of a business, our attorneys possess the skill set to help our clients achieve their goals.
Formation, acquisition, sale, compliance, advocacy, dissolution - our attorneys have been through it all with insurance companies, their affiliates and insurance regulators at every level. Our knowledge and experience in this area are among the most impressive you’ll find in Louisiana.
Additional Locations
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- First Bank & Trust Tower
- 909 Poydras Street, Suite 1500
- New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-4004
- Telephone: 504-584-5454
- Fax: 504- 584-5452
- Monroe, Louisiana
- 300 Washington Street, Suite 210
- Monroe, Louisiana 71201
- Telephone: 318-398-4330
- Fax: 318-398-4325
Client Information
Insurance Clients
- LUBA Workers' Comp
- National Interstate Insurance Company
- Republic Insurance Company
Non-Insurance Clients
- Illinois Central Railroad Company
- Quanta Services, Inc.
*Principal outside law firm as designated by insurance companies
Personnel Information
Partners
Van R. Mayhall, Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA
- E-Mail: van.mayhall.jr@bswllp.com
Years of Experience: 45
Practice Areas
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Tax Litigation
- Securities
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1971
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Tax Court
Memberships:
- American and Lousiana State Bar Associations
- Federation of Regulatory Counsel
Certifications:
- Board Certified Tax Attorney
Education:
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D. (with honors), 1971
- Georgetown University, M.L.T., 1979
Born: 1946
V. Thomas Clark, Jr.
Baton Rouge, LA
- E-Mail: tom.clark@bswllp.com
Years of Experience: 28
Practice Areas
- Insurance Regulation
- Government Contracts
- Administrative Law
- Public Law
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Governmental Relations
Admitted
- Louisiana, 1991
Memberships:
- Federal, Louisiana State and Baton Rouge Bar Associations
Education:
- Louisiana State University, B.A., 1986
- Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1990
Born: 1964
Press Releases
BSW Recognized by Best Lawyers
BSW Attorneys Named to Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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