John BURGESS

Background

BURGESS, JOHN was born on December 10, 1943 in Macon, Georgia, United States.

Education

Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (Juris Doctor, Delta Theta Phi. Phi Mu Alpha. Magistrate Judge, Walker, Louisiana, 1978-1989.

Chairman, Capitol Area Red Cross, 1982-1983.

Member, Board of Directors, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Corporation, 1987- Member, Board of Directors, 1988— and Treasurer, since 1990, Southeast Louisiana University Development Foundation.

Career

Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserve, active duty, 1967-1970. Commander, United States Army Reserve, Military Intelligence. Working as a partner of BURGESS & LEE. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Louisiana.

1977, United States.

District Court, Middle District of Louisiana. 1980, United States. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. 1987, United States. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.

1989, United States.

District Court, Western District of Louisiana.

Achievements

• JOHN BURGESS has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Livingston Parish (Secretary-Treasurer, 1982-1984. Vice-President, 1984-1986. President, 1988), 21st Judicial District (Secretary/Treasurer, 1988-1989.

President, 1990-1991), Louisiana State (Member, House of Delegates, since 1989) and American Bar Associations.

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. [Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army Reserve, active duty, 1967-1970.

Commander, United States Army Reserve, Military Intelligence].