Jude C. Bursavich Partner —Baton Rouge Phone: 225.381.8045 Fax: 225.381.8029 Email: jude.bursavich@bswllp.com

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Jude C. Bursavich is a Martindale AV-rated partner in the Baton Rouge offices of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP, and a member of the firm's Management Committee. Mr. Bursavich practices in the area of business and commercial litigation, and has concentrated on non-compete agreements for over fifteen years. He represents both individuals and local and national companies in business matters.

Education

Admitted to practice: 1989, Louisiana State Courts, Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Paul M. Hebert Law School, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1988

Louisiana State University, B.A., 1983.

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

2003 Graduate of the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class

Publications

Dealing with Soured Relationships in Business: Non-Compete Agreements and Remedies for Breach of Fiduciary Obligations”, 2003 Labor and Employment Seminar, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, November 19, 2003.

“Minorities Shareholdership: An Unpleasant Place to Be”, Society of  Louisiana Certified Public Accounts, Acadiana Chapter, November 2003.

“Protecting Yourself from Ex-Employees”, Louisiana Purchase Venture Capital Forum, Old State Capital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 16, 2003.

“Non-Compete Agreements - Fact or Fiction?”, Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accounts, Acadiana Chapter, September 2003.

“Advising Clients on Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation Agreements”, representing The Small, Start-up Business Seminar, The Center of Continuing Professional Development, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, December 6, 2002.

“Today’s Friend - Tomorrow’s Foe - Non-Compete Agreements”, 2002 Labor and Employment Seminar, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 2002.

“Advising Clients on Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation Agreements”, representing The Small, Start-up Business Seminar, The Center of Continuing Professional Development, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, May 16, 2002.

Community Involvement

Court appointed special advocate for abused and abandoned children (CASA)

Member of the Executive Board of the Istrouma Area Council of Boy Scouts of America.

Capital Area United Way

Representative Matters

Represented both local and national companies in litigation with ex-employees who sought to leave their employment and take intellectual property and customers with them.

Represented dozens of businesses and individuals on the validity and enforceability of non-competition agreements in Louisiana.

Represented various manufacturers on claims alleging trade secret violations in the manufacture of their products.

Represented numerous shareholders in various disputes on corporate governance issues.

Represented both local and national companies in litigating contractual claims.

Represented various national companies in litigation with other companies alleging anti-competitive acts and business defamation.

Represented various insurance companies in class action litigation.