On Thursday, June 12, 2025, David Oliver Way was sworn in as Magistrate of the Youngsville Mayor’s Court. Mr. Way is a highly respected attorney based in Lafayette with more than 25 years of legal experience, including extensive work in civil litigation, personal injury law, insurance matters, and appellate advocacy. A graduate of LSU Law School, Mr. Way has been licensed to practice law in Louisiana since 1996. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation for fairness, sound judgment, and professionalism. His peers have consistently recognized his legal excellence, with selections to Super Lawyers from 2018 through 2025 and a Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell peer rating for his legal knowledge and ethical standards. As a partner at Oliver & Way, LLC, Mr. Way has managed a broad range of cases—from complex torts to property law and family matters—making him uniquely qualified to interpret and apply the law with clarity and balance in a magistrate role. His courtroom experience, deep understanding of Louisiana law, and calm demeanor make him exceptionally well-suited to serve the people of Youngsville in this capacity.
More details about Judge Way:
School:
Graduated LSU in 93.
Graduated LSU Law in 96.
Sworn in to practice in 96 at age of 23.
Work:
Clerked in 14th JDC. 96-97.
Associate. Rowe, Bares & Oliver. 97-2001.
Partner. Oliver Way & Jones. 01-02.
Partner. Oliver & Way. 02-present.
Family:
Grew up in SW Louisiana.
Eagle Scout.
Married. Missy Way, 1997.
Three Children: James (25), Anna (23) and Olivia (19).
