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The oldest of four children of New Orleans Criminal Court Judge [[Bernard Bagert, Sr.]], and the former Philomen Schilleci (1917-2003),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89692845/bernard-john-bagert|title=Judge Bernard John Bagert, Sr.|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=April 15, 2020}}</ref> Bagert was educated at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans, and the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, from which he received his [[Juris Doctor]]ate in 1968. He was a "Blue Key" national honor fraternity member and the president of the student body in law school. While in college, he won [[boxing]] tournaments which led to part-time work as a longshoreman on the [[Mississippi River]]. These early friendships led to his political success.
The oldest of four children of New Orleans Criminal Court Judge [[Bernard Bagert, Sr.]], and the former Philomen Schilleci (1917-2003),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89692845/bernard-john-bagert|title=Judge Bernard John Bagert, Sr.|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=April 15, 2020}}</ref> Bagert was educated at Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans, and the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, from which he received his [[Juris Doctor]]ate in 1968. He was a "Blue Key" national honor fraternity member and the president of the student body in law school. While in college, he won [[boxing]] tournaments which led to part-time work as a longshoreman on the [[Mississippi River]]. These early friendships led to his political success.
Bagert practices law before the [[United States Supreme Court]], the Fifth and Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and other lesser courts. Bagert has written textbooks on Louisiana succession and family law. His law firm is located at 650 Poydras Street adjacent to the federal courthouse in New Orleans. He has practiced primarily in Louisiana, but has handled cases in [[Texas]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Florida]] too. The firm handles administrative law, business law, federal criminal defense and conspiracy, construction law, wills and estates, trusts, and insurance defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bagertlaw.com/|title=Distinguished New Orleans Law Firm Achieves Exceptional Results|publisher=Bagertlaw.com|accessdate=October 25, 2019}}</ref>
Bagert practices law before the [[United States Supreme Court]], the Fifth and Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and other lesser courts. Bagert has written textbooks on Louisiana succession and family law. His law firm is located at 650 Poydras Street adjacent to the federal courthouse in New Orleans. He has practiced primarily in Louisian, but hasalso handled cases in [[Texas]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Florida]] too. The firm handles administrative law, business law, federal criminal defense and conspiracy, construction law, wills and estates, trusts, and insurance defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bagertlaw.com/|title=Distinguished New Orleans Law Firm Achieves Exceptional Results|publisher=Bagertlaw.com|accessdate=October 25, 2019}}</ref>
His peers have consistently voted Bagert as a “Top Lawyer” in the New Orleans area in a variety of fields.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myneworleans.com/My-New-Orleans/September-2014/Top-Lawyers-2014/|title=Top Lawyers of 2014|publisher=Myneworleans.com|accessdate=October 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myneworleans.com/My-New-Orleans/September-2013/Sneak-Peek-Top-Lawyers-2013 Profile: Top Lawyers 2013|title=Top Lawyers of 2013|publisher=Myneworleans.com|accessdate June 28, 2015; no longer on-line}}</ref> He received highest rating as a lawyer in 2012 too.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=new+orleans+magazine+top+lawyers+2012|title=New Orleans Top Lawyers of 2012|publisher=google.com|accessdate=June 10, 2012}}</ref> He carries the highest possible rating conferred by Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.martindale.com/The-Bagert-Law-Firm/law-firm-503163-peer-review-ratings.htm|title=The Bagert Law Firm|publisher=Martindale.com|accessdate=October 25, 2019}}</ref>
His peers have consistently voted Bagert as a “Top Lawyer” in the New Orleans area in a variety of fields.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myneworleans.com/My-New-Orleans/September-2014/Top-Lawyers-2014/|title=Top Lawyers of 2014|publisher=Myneworleans.com|accessdate=October 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.myneworleans.com/My-New-Orleans/September-2013/Sneak-Peek-Top-Lawyers-2013 Profile: Top Lawyers 2013|title=Top Lawyers of 2013|publisher=Myneworleans.com|accessdate June 28, 2015; no longer on-line}}</ref> He received highest rating as a lawyer in 2012 too.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=new+orleans+magazine+top+lawyers+2012|title=New Orleans Top Lawyers of 2012|publisher=google.com|accessdate=June 10, 2012}}</ref> He carries the highest possible rating conferred by Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.martindale.com/The-Bagert-Law-Firm/law-firm-503163-peer-review-ratings.htm|title=The Bagert Law Firm|publisher=Martindale.com|accessdate=October 25, 2019}}</ref>
Bagert's younger brother, Broderick A. Bagert, Sr., is a former member of the New Orleans City Council. As young men, the Bagerts were an unbeatable team on the New Orleans political scene. They were among the first to rely on computer technology to enhance campaign operations. Brod Bagert (born 1947) retired from politics and is a [[poet]], lecturer, and author of children's books.
Bagert's younger brother, Broderick A. Bagert, Sr., is a former member of the New Orleans City Council. As young men, the Bagerts were an unbeatable team on the New Orleans political scene. They were among the first to rely on computer technology to enhance campaign operations. Brod Bagert (born 1947) retired from politics and is a [[poet]], lecturer, and author of children's books. Bagert had two sisters, the late Bonnie Bagert Carpenter and Barbara Lourdes Bagert (1950-2021), who was a respiratory therapis and later a registered nurse.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://obits.nola.com/us/obituaries/nola/name/barbara-bagert-obituary?pid=199388001|title=Barbara Lourdes Bagert|publisher=''The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|date=July 9, 2021|accessdate=July 10, 2021}}</ref>
Bagert's home in the Lakeview area of New Orleans was flooded in 2005 by [[Hurricane Katrina]]. The damage occurred when the nearby 17th Street Canal broke during the storm. He relocated to Jefferson Parish.
Bagert's home in the Lakeview area of New Orleans was flooded in 2005 by [[Hurricane Katrina]]. The damage occurred when the nearby 17th Street Canal broke during the storm. He relocated to Jefferson Parish.