Michael Paul Bienvenu

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Michael Paul Bienvenu: Attorney with Bienvenu, Foco & Viator, LLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Michael P. Bienvenu joined the firm in 2025 bringing over 31 years of experience in general civil litigation practice to the firm. Michael’s practice focuses on professional liability defense, products liability defense, general casualty defense, real estate broker/agent errors and omissions defense, real estate litigation, premises liability, insurance coverage, election law, corporate litigation, and commercial litigation in both federal and state court. Michael has represented Fortune 500 companies and individuals in a wide array of complex legal matters and has extensive trial and appellate experience resulting in over 70 reported federal and state court decisions. Michael has argued numerous appeals in all(but one) Louisiana appellate circuit courts, the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and before numerous administrative and professional trade commissions and associations.

Michael is highly respected for his creative and aggressive litigation strategies and has managed thousands of cases in his career. By applying over three decades of legal experience, Michael is able to identify the specific legal and practical issues at the heart of each legal dispute in order to develop an effective strategy for the resolution of the case. Michael strongly believes in achieving his clients’ objectives through the most efficient and cost-effective approach. Michael has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating in Martindale-Hubbell (both the Lawyers Edition and Judicial Edition)and is a frequent lecturer for various professional trade associations and many of corporate clients.
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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Insurance Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate Errors and Omissions
  • Products Liability Defense
  • Professional Liability Defense
  • Premises Liability
  • Corporate Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Louisiana State University, B.A., 1989
Law School Attended:
Loyola University, J.D., 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Louisiana; 1993, U.S. District Court of Louisiana
Memberships:
Louisiana State Bar Association (Member, House of Delegates, 2002—).
ISLN:
900484795

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/15/13 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/15/13 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/13 in Insurance

    Mike Bienvenue has been a very well respected member of the Baton Rouge Bar for many years. I am aware of his professional abilities in insurance defense and malpractice defense litigation. He is an excellant advocate for his clients, and also exhibi... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/13 in Defense Litigation

    I have known Mike for many years and he is an excellent lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/13 in Insurance Litigation

    Excellent attorney and genuinely nice guy.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/13 in Litigation

    A very talented lawyer and advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/24/13 in Business Dissolutions

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/13 in Litigation

    I have worked against Michael Bienvenu on several courses over the years, and can confirm that he is a very capable, knowledgable and hardworking lawyer on behalf of his clients. Yet, he has always been profession and ethical in my dealings with him.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 01/24/13 in Civil Litigation

    I litigated a large case with Michael for three years and he did an excellent job.

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