John C. Hopewell, III

• Background
  In general commercial practice for the first nine years of his professional legal career, he also shared that firm’s responsibilities for clients with bankruptcy, real property and other commercial litigation concerns.  He has been a Notary Public since 1984 and worked as a commercial loan officer and as a correspondent banking officer during a banking career prior to graduation from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center on the campus of Louisiana State University.

• Formal Education
  1976 – Holy Savior Menard High School – Alexandria, Louisiana.
  1980 – Louisiana State University – Bachelor of Science, Business Management and Administration.
  1991 – Louisiana State University (Paul M. Hebert Law Center) –  Juris Doctorate
• Current Bar Admissions
  1991 – Louisiana State Bar in 1991
  1991 – United States District Court – Middle District of Louisiana

• Business and Professional Activities
  He has served on numerous boards including the Zachary Chamber of Commerce, the Zachary Kiwanis Club (Charter President) and presently serves on the Board of Directors of Guaranty Bank & Trust Company – New Roads (past Chairman of the Board).