About Jon
Jon Bethune trained first as an English major before turning to law. He earned a B.A. from New York University in 2001 and completed his J.D. at Loyola University New Orleans in 2005, studying both civil and common law. That combination of liberal arts and legal training shapes how he reads cases and drafts documents. It also helps him explain complex matters to clients in plain terms.
After law school, Bethune built a practice in Louisiana. He established The Law Office of Jon G. Bethune, L.L.C. in 2010 and has maintained that office since. He is active in the local bar community. He holds membership in the New Orleans Bar Association beginning in 2010 and is listed as a member of the United States Bar Association. Those affiliations provide regular contact with other practitioners and local judges.
Bethune’s legal background is rooted in the curriculum he completed at Loyola, where students study the state’s civil law tradition alongside common law subjects. His earlier study of English contributes to a preference for clear, concise written work. Colleagues describe him as practical in approach. He tends to favor straightforward solutions and careful attention to procedural detail.
In practice, Bethune handles matters arising under Louisiana law and operates from his firm in New Orleans. He manages client matters through The Law Office of Jon G. Bethune, L.L.C., handling filings, court appearances and client counseling in state proceedings. He continues to participate in bar activities and maintains his membership in professional organizations. He practices law in Louisiana through The Law Office of Jon G. Bethune, L.L.C., concentrating on matters in the state courts.
