Dr. Harry W. Ezim

Dr. Harry W. Ezim Jr., Esq., age 68, passed away with family at his home in Baton Rouge on January 2, 2025. Dr. Ezim was a man of power, quick wit, and compassion. He was born on May 11, 1956, and left an incredible academic career in his wake. After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with honors in 1977, he continued his studies with a Master’s in Business Administration (Accounting & Management), Public Administration (Public Policy & Financial Administration), and Mass Communication. The foundation of his great passion was laid in 1984 when he earned his Juris Doctor with honors.

Just one year later, he would become an attorney at law, a role for which he would be most known and honored. Before focusing on his incredible courtroom career, he was a professor, beloved by many students, whom he guided over the years at Southern University, and a counselor at Texas Southern University, paving the way for many bright students to pursue their passions—many of whom would remain in contact with him for the rest of his life.

Over the years, he amassed a great number of accolades and awards, which decorated his office wall. These included, for example, the International Who’s Who of Intellectuals, the World Literary Academy, LexisNexis and Martindale-Hubbell peer-review ratings for five consecutive years, the Marquis Who’s Who twice, the Worldwide Registry of Executives & Professionals twice, the American Jurisprudence Award—and about 60 more. Furthermore, his work was featured in the book “Top Lawyer’s: The Secrets to Their Success”.

As an advocate and corporate counsel, he fought fire with fire for his clients, as he loved to say, changing the lives of many people and making sure parents and children stayed together. Defending his clients and championing justice over three decades as a trial advocate and continuous litigator, his effect on the people of Baton Rouge is undeniable. Many of them became his close friends. He was loved and cherished by many—not just clients, but also his colleagues, judges, and everyone involved in the justice system.

When he wasn’t in court, he was with family, taking walks, admiring cars, or watching action movies, boxing matches, and track events. His favorite song was "Dance with My Father," in honor of his own father. A devoted husband and loving father, he is survived by his wife, Jane, his three children, Harry, Princess, and McDavis, as well as five siblings.

A memorial service will be held at Comfort Event Hall, 7715 Tom Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, on April 25, 2025. The memorial will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, with a repass following immediately after. A funeral service will be held at Greenoaks on April 26, 2025 at 10 am. Burial will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the the Public Defender Association of Louisiana.