Poydras Lawyers

40+ years of experience in personal injury cases, trucking accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, insurance claims, life insurance claims, estates and successions, commercial collections, criminal defense, Admitted to all Louisiana Courts, Louisiana Supreme Court, Louisiana Appeals Courts, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Federal District Courts

Garret S. DeReus is an experienced civil rights and personal injury attorney with over a decade of litigation experience. As a partner at Bizer & DeReus, Mr. DeReus has dedicated his career to litigation and advocating for individuals whose rights have been violated. Mr. DeReus handles civil rights cases, personal injury claims, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice. He has successfully handled more than 500 civil rights cases and has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, from pre-litigation development through appellate work. His civil rights practice encompasses prisoner rights, disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, excessive force, education...

Andrew D. Bizer is the Founding Partner of Bizer & DeReus, LLC, a Louisiana-based civil rights law firm with a national practice focusing on disability discrimination, personal injury, and class actions. With over two decades of legal experience, Andrew has established himself as a leading advocate for individuals with disabilities and those whose civil rights have been violated. Currently in his 21st year of practice, Andrew has dedicated the majority of his career to civil litigation, with particular focus on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) cases. He has been involved in over 500 ADA cases. His notable successes include forcing the...