{"id":172,"date":"2017-03-13T12:41:33","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T12:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/law-firm.omnicom-dev.com\/main-demo\/?page_id=172"},"modified":"2025-04-11T06:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T06:59:18","slug":"practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/semmlaw.com\/staging\/practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section id=\"bt_bb_section69f9f43981c7a\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_1 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_background_overlay_dark_solid bt_bb_top_spacing_extra_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_medium\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#ffffff; --section-secondary-color:#191919;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder_wrapper\"><div class=\"bt_bb_background_image_holder btLazyLoadBackground bt_bb_parallax\"  data-background_image_src=\"https:\/\/semmlaw.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/practice-chess.jpg\" data-parallax=\"0.8\" data-parallax-offset=\"0\" data-parallax-zoom-start=\"1\" data-parallax-zoom-end=\"1\" data-parallax-blur-start=\"0\" data-parallax-blur-end=\"0\" data-parallax-opacity-start=\"1\" data-parallax-opacity-end=\"1\" style=\" background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/semmlaw.com\/staging\/wp-content\/plugins\/bold-page-builder\/img\/blank.gif&#039;);\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row  bt_bb_column_gap_40\" style=\"; --column-gap:40px;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-8 col-xl-8 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:8;\" data-width=\"8\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><header class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_dash_top bt_bb_superheadline bt_bb_size_extralarge bt_bb_align_inherit\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extralarge&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extralarge&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;extralarge&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h1 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_superheadline\">WHAT WE DO<\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Tougher and Smarter than the Opposition<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_medium\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section id=\"bt_bb_section69f9f43981f8c\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small practice_sec_otr\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#181818; --section-secondary-color:#efefef;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" class=\"bt_bb_row  our_practice_area_header\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-8 col-xl-8 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-8 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:8;\" data-width=\"8\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_normal bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><header class=\"bt_bb_headline our-practices-area-heading bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_superheadline bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_normal bt_bb_align_inherit our-practices-area-heading\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h2 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_superheadline\">OUR PRACTICE AREAS<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">We make an impact for our clients. Our integrity and effectiveness are unmatched.<\/div><\/header><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_center bt_bb_padding_normal bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_normal bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" class=\"bt_bb_row  practice_sec_otr our_practice_area\" style=\"background-color:rgb(239,239,239);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 practice_item_one bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent\" style=\"; --column-width:6;\" data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf0e3;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Business Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Representing businesses and individuals in complex contractual and business disputes<br \/><br \/>\n<\/div><\/header><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_normal bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;}}\"><\/div><div id=\"custom-acc\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_round\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ Read More<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text custom-acc-content\" ><\/p>\n<p>We are committed to helping you solve your most challenging business problems. We are problem solvers, litigation strategists, and sharp negotiators. We have a reputation for out working our opponents and employing creative strategies that have resulted in many high-profile successes for our clients.<\/p>\n<p>Our expertise includes:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Breach of Contract Claims<br \/>\n\u2022 Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims<br \/>\n\u2022 Unfair Trade Practices<br \/>\n\u2022 Shareholder Derivative Suits<br \/>\n\u2022 Civil Rico<br \/>\n\u2022 Tortious Interference with Contractual or Business Relations<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-6 col-xl-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 practice_item_two bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:6;\" data-width=\"6\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5brands=\"&#xf27e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Government Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense<br \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Defending corporate and individual clients facing white-collar criminal allegations and government investigations<br \/><br \/>\n<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>If you are being threatened with a white-collar criminal investigation, your choice of legal representation is a critical decision.<\/p>\n<p>We represent corporate and individual clients facing white-collar criminal allegations and complex government investigations in state and federal courts. Our track record includes success in some of Louisiana\u2019s most high-profile white-collar criminal cases, and our team has skillfully guided clients through every stage of the criminal process.<\/p>\n<p>Our expertise includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fraud, including Allegations of Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud, and Health Care Fraud<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Crimes and Regulatory Matters<\/li>\n<li>Money Laundering and Structuring<\/li>\n<li>Public Corruption<\/li>\n<li>Tax Evasion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From creating search warrant response plans to responding to grand jury subpoenas, we leverage our negotiation skills to resolve investigations before charges are filed or obtain favorable plea deals if the situation warrants.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" id=\"bt_bb_section69f9f43982bb1\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small practice_sec_otr our_practice_area\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#181818; --section-secondary-color:#efefef;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extra_small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_two bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf1b9;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Auto Dealer Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Advising and litigating on behalf of automobile dealers in disputes against automobile manufacturers <\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Automobile dealers face countless challenges involving dealership operations, customer disputes, industry compliance, and disputes with their manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p>Our experience and insight in these matters is your asset, as we\u2019ll work with you to understand the nuances of the situation and work toward the best possible resolution.<\/p>\n<p>SEMM has particular expertise and a proven track record of success representing auto dealers in disputes against manufacturers in litigation and administrative proceedings before the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission.<\/p>\n<p>The firm also advises auto dealers throughout Louisiana on regulatory compliance and assists auto dealers in drafting and negotiating business transactions.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_three bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf19c;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Administrative Law<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Representing clients in disputes before boards and agencies throughout the state <\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>We represent clients in disputes with regulatory boards and agencies throughout Louisiana.<\/p>\n<p>Our areas of expertise include representing clients in negotiations and litigation in proceedings involving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners<\/li>\n<li>Division of Administrative Law<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Department of Health<\/li>\n<li>Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission<\/li>\n<li>Attorney Disciplinary Board<\/li>\n<li>Board of Ethics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also offer extensive experience with agency rulemaking and advising clients in the notice and comment process, as well as challenging regulations and enforcement proceedings under the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act.<\/p>\n<p>We routinely hold agencies and other governmental bodies accountable through public records requests and related litigation, defending and enforcing our clients\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_two bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf24e;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Civil\/Constitutional Rights Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Defending the civil and constitutional rights of individuals and businesses<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>The firm is a trusted advisor in civil and constitutional rights litigation in state and federal court. Our attorneys are skilled problem-solvers with deep experience navigating the complicated and sensitive issues that arise in such matters.<\/p>\n<p>We defend individuals and businesses\u2019 civil and constitutional rights and have been involved in some of Louisiana\u2019s most high-profile civil rights litigation.<\/p>\n<p>The firm also frequently represents students in school disciplinary proceedings at Universities and secondary schools. This work includes Title IX investigations, disciplinary hearings and related litigation, and advising schools on Title IX compliance issues.<\/p>\n<p>Our expertise includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Challenges to legislation and other governmental action<\/li>\n<li>Due Processand Equal Protection Claims<\/li>\n<li>Title IX Disciplinary Proceedings and Litigation<\/li>\n<li>First Amendment Claims<\/li>\n<li>Violations of the Louisiana Constitution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" id=\"practice_sec_second_color\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small practice_sec_otr our_practice_area\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#181818; --section-secondary-color:#efefef;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extra_small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_three bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf1f9;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Copyright and Trademark Law and Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Protecting the valuable intellectual property of world-renowned artists, musicians, and businesses<\/p><br \/>\n<p><\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>We work closely with our clients to ensure their intellectual property is protected so they can focus on what they do best.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright and trademark litigation is a highly specialized area covering a range of industries and professional niches. Because it is so nuanced, it\u2019s critical to work with an experienced firm that will not only defend you in infringement matters but will also help to protect your intellectual property and mitigate potential disputes.<\/p>\n<p>Our clients include artists, musicians, businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals, ensuring their proprietary assets are protected through intellectual property registration and trademark and copyright litigation.<\/p>\n<p>Our expertise includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State and Federal Court Intellectual Property Litigation<\/li>\n<li>Trademark and Copyright Applications<\/li>\n<li>Administrative Proceedings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_two bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-construction=\"&#xf137;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Construction Law and Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Defending corporate and individual clients facing white-collar criminal allegations and government investigations<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Our firm provides support to clients across the construction industry, representing them in transactional and complex litigation matters.<\/p>\n<p>Our firm represents some of Louisiana\u2019s most high-profile and successful construction companies, who rely on our expertise in drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts, as well as litigating a variety of real estate and construction-related claims, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Contract Disputes<br \/>\n\u2022 Construction Defects<br \/>\n\u2022 Change Orders<br \/>\n\u2022 Delays\/Disruptions<br \/>\n\u2022 Wrongful Termination<\/p>\n<p>We serve clients in all areas of the industry, including real estate developers, building owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders, sureties, architects, and engineers, asserting and defending claims and liens according to the Louisiana Private Works Act, Public Works Act, and the Miller Act.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_one bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content bt_bb_column_content_background_image\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf0c0;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Employment Law and Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Counseling both employers and employees on employment, contract, non-compete and termination issues<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div id=\"custom-acc\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_round\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ Read More<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text custom-acc-content\" ><\/p>\n<p>Employment law and litigation are sensitive and complex matters, especially in today\u2019s ever-changing high-compliance employment landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are defending your company against a lawsuit brought by a former employee or seeking damages of your own, we will work with you to ensure the matter is handled effectively and expediently.<\/p>\n<p>Our firm handles all facets of employment law, counseling both employers and employees on a range of employment issues, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-Compete\/Non-Solicitation Claims<\/li>\n<li>Wage Claims<\/li>\n<li>Wrongful Dismissal Claims<\/li>\n<li>Executive Terminations<\/li>\n<li>Compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have a track record of obtaining dismissals for corporate clients at the pre-trial stage and have successfully litigated numerous cases alleging breaches of non-compete clauses, non-solicitation agreements, and other employment issues.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section id=\"bt_bb_section69f9f4398487f\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small practice_sec_otr\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#181818; --section-secondary-color:#efefef;\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" class=\"bt_bb_row  practice_sec_otr our_practice_area\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_three bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon icon-background-customcolor bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf0fa;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Health Care Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Representing physicians, hospitals, and medical providers in administrative, state, and federal cases<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Litigation can have a far-reaching impact on healthcare professionals and patient health. We work hard to protect the interests of the healthcare providers we represent.<\/p>\n<p>Our clients include physicians, healthcare facilities, and other organizations associated with the healthcare profession. We offer healthcare litigation expertise in a range of administrative, state, and federal court proceedings. We also provide compliance advice to our clients so they can avoid such disputes and focus on patient care. Our expertise includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disciplinary Proceedings<\/li>\n<li>Licensing Proceedings<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Compliance<\/li>\n<li>Disputes regarding Medical Staff Privileges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have successfully defended many healthcare providers in disputes involving the Louisiana Department of Health, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, and in hospitals and courts throughout the state. Much of our work includes enforcement actions as well as state and federal court lawsuits to invalidate statutes and regulations.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_one bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content bt_bb_column_content_background_image\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon icon-background-customcolor bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5solid=\"&#xf015;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Insurance Coverage, Bad Faith Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Litigating bad faith and coverage claims for individuals, businesses, and professionals<\/p><br \/>\n<p><\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div id=\"custom-acc\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_round\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ Read More<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text custom-acc-content\" ><\/p>\n<p>If you believe your insurer has acted unfairly or in bad faith, we can help. Many legitimate insurance claims are refused, devalued, or unfairly delayed by insurers, which could leave you or your business at risk.<\/p>\n<p>We represent businesses, homeowners, and professionals in litigation against their insurers, helping them secure the insurance coverage to which they are entitled and recoup defense costs related to threatened and ongoing litigation.<\/p>\n<p>Our firm successfully represents Louisiana businesses and individuals in coverage disputes and litigation against insurers for bad faith handling of insurance claims, including one of the most significant recorded bad faith penalty awards in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_two bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon icon-background-customcolor bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5solid=\"&#xf043;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Oil and Gas Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Representing Oil and Gas companies throughout the Gulf South<\/p><br \/>\n<p><\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>We work with energy industry clients throughout the region, with clients that include international and independent energy companies, oil and gas producers, contractors, oilfield service companies, suppliers, operators, and landowners, for whom we offer extensive experience litigating contractual and statutory rights and tort claims involving the energy industry.<\/p>\n<p>Our full-service energy practice encompasses dispute resolution, litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings before local, state, and federal agencies. Our team will work hard to ensure the best possible outcome so you can get back to business.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" id=\"bt_bb_section69f9f439856d0\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small practice_sec_otr our_practice_area\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#181818; --section-secondary-color:#efefef;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extra_small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_three bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf0f8;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Personal Injury Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Representing seriously injured individuals with catastrophic injuries<\/p><br \/>\n<p><\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_square\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ read more<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<p>Our firm has a proven track record in obtaining settlements and winning jury trials in the most severe and complex personal injury cases.<\/p>\n<p>Our trial team is known for being tough and effective advocates for our clients. We are frequently sought out by other attorneys specializing in personal injury to serve as co-counsel because of our firm\u2019s reputation for employing creative strategies, top-notch brief writing, and effective trial presentation.<\/p>\n<p>We handle all personal injury matters aggressively to obtain the best possible results.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_one bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content bt_bb_column_content_background_image\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5solid=\"&#xf0f2;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Professional Liability Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Advising and litigating on behalf of individuals and organizations in complex professional liability cases<\/p><br \/>\n<p><\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div id=\"custom-acc\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_round\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ Read More<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text custom-acc-content\" ><\/p>\n<p>Professionals in many fields take risks by the very nature of what they do. When exposed to that level of risk every day, you need an experienced firm that can stand behind you, advise, and defend you when needed.<\/p>\n<p>We advise and represent individuals and organizations in complex professional liability cases, including review boards, mediations, and federal and state court matters involving various professional issues from malpractice to compliance and class actions.<\/p>\n<p>Our clients include physician groups, doctors, attorneys, architects, engineers, design professionals, brokers, and accountants. Our firm also works with public companies, insurers, and individuals to bring complex legal malpractice claims against former counsel and we are often asked to serve as expert witnesses in legal malpractice cases.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_one bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content bt_bb_column_content_background_image\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome=\"&#xf0a3;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header data-bb-version=\"4.7.6\" class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_subheadline_text_transform_default bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Trust Litigation<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Advising trustees and beneficiaries in litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty, tax, and contract issues<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div id=\"custom-acc\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_round\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ Read More<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text custom-acc-content\" ><\/p>\n<p>Trusts and estates litigation covers a lot of ground and different fiduciary relationships, including conservatorships, breach of fiduciary duty, undue influence, and will contests. We represent trustees and beneficiaries in all types of litigation, leveraging decades of experience in resolving complex matters.<\/p>\n<p>We approach each case with empathy for our clients and the particular challenges that they face and work to protect our clients\u2019 interests against anticipated and unanticipated legal issues.<\/p>\n<p>Our past successes include handling the largest trust dispute in Louisiana, which involved the ownership of two professional sports franchises.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.2.9\" id=\"bt_bb_section69f9f43986744\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_color_scheme_12 bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_top_spacing_small bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small practice_sec_otr our_practice_area\" style=\"; --section-primary-color:#181818; --section-secondary-color:#efefef;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_extra_small&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extra_small&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row \"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_holder\" ><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_three bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent bt_bb_animation_fade_in animate\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-4 col-xl-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 practice_item_one bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_text_indent\" style=\"; --column-width:4;\" data-width=\"4\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_left&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;left&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content bt_bb_column_content_background_image\" style=\"background-color:rgba(239, 239, 239, 1);\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_normal\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_icon bt_bb_color_scheme_4 bt_bb_style_borderless bt_bb_size_large bt_bb_shape_circle bt_bb_target_self bt_bb_text_empty bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:var(--accent-color); --secondary-color:#ffffff;\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><span  data-ico-fontawesome5solid=\"&#xf3d1;\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/div><header class=\"bt_bb_headline bt_bb_color_scheme_5 bt_bb_dash_none bt_bb_subheadline bt_bb_size_extrasmall bt_bb_align_inherit\" style=\"; --primary-color:#191919; --secondary-color:var(--accent-color);\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_size_extrasmall&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;extrasmall&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_align_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_align_inherit&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;xl&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;}}\"><h3 class=\"bt_bb_headline_tag\"><span class=\"bt_bb_headline_content\"><span>Tax<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"bt_bb_headline_subheadline\">Our objective in tax matters is to resolve issues quickly, efficiently, and successfully.<\/div><\/header><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_separator bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_bottom_spacing_small\" data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><\/div><div id=\"custom-acc\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_round\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\">+ Read More<\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_text custom-acc-content\" ><\/p>\n<p>Our objective in tax matters is to resolve issues quickly, efficiently, and successfully. The firm seeks inventive ways to resolve tax controversies prior to litigation, while always being prepared to take a matter to trial when it is to the client\u2019s tactical advantage. The firm\u2019s attorneys develop innovative strategies to resolve compliance concerns, civil audits, and criminal investigations. 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