PATRICK O. JEFFERSON

The winds of Hurricane Katrina brought back to North Louisiana on of its native sons. Patrick joined The Newell Law Firm in September, 2005. Since joining the Firm, he has brought a sense of energy, vitality and enthusiasm. He practices primarily in the civil area, but he also does criminal defense. Patrick by virtue of his association with New Orleans and South Louisiana practices throughout the state. He, too, is an elected official as he serves on the Bienville Parish Police Jury, district 2 having been elected in October, 2007. He is a public servant who not only serves his constituency but also advocates zealously for the clients he represents. Patrick is married to a registered nurse, Erica and is the father of two girls, Erin and Krystal.

 EDUCATION

The Ohio State University School of Law

Juris Doctor Degree                                                                    1994

                        *Moot Court Finalist

                        *Dorothy Danforth Scholar

Alexander con Humboldt Fellow

Guest of German Government                                                     1993

Dillard University of New Orleans

            Bachelor of Arts, English                                                             1990

                        *Summa Cum Laude, Class Valedictorian          
                        *Samuel Dubois Cook-Benjamin E. Mays Awerdee

                        *Rhodes Scholar Semi Finalist

                        *Wall Street Journal Recipient

 
EXPERIENCE

Town Attorney and Magistrate

Town of Arcadia, Louisiana                                              2007- Present

Village Attorney

Village of Simsboro, Louisiana                                         2007-Present

The Newell Law Firm, Homer, Louisiana

Associate                                                                         2005-Present

Law Office of Patrick O. Jefferson

Sole Practitioner                                                               2002-2006

Attorney for Ruach, Inc. –

Non Profit in the city of New Orleans                                2003-Katrina

Dillard University of New Orleans

            Dean of Students                                                              1995-1997

            Dean, Honors College                                                      1994-1996

            Administrative Assistant to the University President           1994-1996

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Police Juror Elect

            Bienville Parish, District 2                                                October 2007

Vice Chairman

            Rogers C. Jackson, Sr./Memorial Scholarship Fund          2006-Present

Chairman

            Deacon’s Ministry (Holland Grove Baptist Church, Arcadia, LA)

Life Member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Arcadia/Bienville Parish Chamber of Commerce

Arcadia Lion’s Club                                                                      2007-Present

OFFICE STAFF



Kelly Newell, Accounting



Lolita LaFleur, Secretary



Jennifer Taylor, Paralegal