FOUNDING Partner

Frank X. Neuner, Jr.

Lafayette, LA

48+ Years Experience

About Frank

Frank X. Neuner, Jr. is a founding partner of NeunerPate, known for his dedication to law and community service, including his work as Chair of the Louisiana Public Defender Board. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation, admiralty and maritime law, insurance employment law, and toxic tort litigation.

Education

Bachelor of Science

Louisiana State University

Juris Doctor

Louisiana State University

Awards & Recognition

ABF Fellows Outstanding State Chair Award

2021

Champions of Justice

Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney Award · 2019

ABA Solo & Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award

2018

Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers

2015

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated Lawyer of Preeminent 5.0 out of 5

2014

Professional Associations

Legal Services CorporationChairman, One Acadiana, Inc.Louisiana State Delegate to the American Bar AssociationLouisiana Public Defender BoardComprehensive Planning Division for the Lafayette Chamber of CommerceAcadiana Inns of CourtOPUS Christi MagnumLafayette Advisory Board for IBERIABANKLouisiana State Bar AssociationTexas State Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationLouisiana Association of Defense CounselDefense Research InstituteMaritime Law Association of the USLafayette Outreach for Civil JusticeLafayette Bar AssociationLafayette Bar FoundationHouse of Delegates of the LSBALSBA Board of GovernorsAmerican Inns of CourtLSBA Committee on Professionalism & Quality of LifeLouisiana Supreme Court’s Committee on Prevention of Lawyer MisconductFederation of Defense & Corporate CounselOur Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical CenterUnited Way of AcadianaClient Assistance FoundationInternational Association of Barristers