Morris Bart
American attorney
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Education
Bart is a native of Knoxville, TN, moving to New Orleans with his family at the age of four in 1962.[3][4] He attended the University of New Orleans, graduating with a B.A. in 1975. He then earned his J.D. from Loyola University Law School in 1978.[5]
Morris Bart Firm
| Headquarters | 601 Poydras Street, Floor 24. New Orleans, LA 70130 |
|---|---|
| No. of attorneys | 100 |
| Website | www |
Bart began practicing law after passing the bar in 1978.[6] In 1980, he became the first attorney in the state to begin advertising his services, with the catchphrase "one call, that's all."[7] Thanks to his advertising, Bart's name has become “synonymous with Louisiana legal culture.”[2]
The firm's advertising went viral in 2015 when a mother threw her two-year-old, who was "fixated" with the attorney a Morris Bart-themed birthday party, leading to international coverage including an appearance for Bart and the family on Jimmy Kimmel Live.[8][9] His firm is the largest personal injury firm in New Orleans.[1] As of 2023, it employed over 100 attorneys across four states.[10] Its offices are located on three floors of the Pan-American Life Center, with Bart's office located on the 24th floor.[11][4]
Personal
Bart's uncle was Ben Bart, founder of the Universal Attractions Agency in New York City and featured as James Brown's agent in the film, Get On Up.[12] His mother, Hertha Rosenblum Bart, was originally from Switzerland. She met his father, Morris Bart Jr., while he was on leave from his post as a pilot in the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron while stationed in Europe.[3]
Bart has been a producer of three films, including Factory Girl, a biographical film of Andy Warhol associate Edie Sedgwick, which was released in 2006.[13]
In 2020, Bart contracted COVID-19.[14] After recovering, he donated antibodies.[15][16]
Bart is a major political donor to the Democrat Party. People or political action committees affiliated with his firm gave nearly $300,000 to Democratic groups and candidates to support Kamala Harris in 2024.[17]
