Practice Areas
Real Estate Litigation
We represent property owners, buyers, and developers in resolving disputes involving purchases, leases, and land use.
Neighbor Disputes
Advocating for property owners in conflicts with neighbors to protect rights and resolve issues that informal efforts cannot settle.
Residential Purchase Disputes
Advocating for buyers and sellers in disputes involving undisclosed property defects, title issues, or failure to perform under real estate contracts.
Commercial Lease Drafting
Preparing clear, enforceable lease agreements that minimize risk and prevent costly disputes.
Land Development Projects
Guiding landowners, developers, and partners through legal, regulatory, and contractual aspects of large-scale real estate projects.
Commercial Litigation & General Counsel
We help businesses resolve disputes through effective contract enforcement, negotiation, and litigation strategies.
Contractor & Construction Disputes
Representing contractors and businesses in disputes involving construction projects, government contracts, and commercial litigation matters.
Commercial Purchase Disputes
Representing businesses in disputes arising from purchase and sales agreements, including enforcement and breach of contract matters.
Contract & Agreement Formation
Drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure they accurately reflect the parties’ intent and protect business interests.
Government & Administrative Law
We help businesses and individuals navigate government regulations, permits, and enforcement actions to ensure compliance and protect their interests.
Representation Before Boards and Commissions
Advocating for clients in hearings and regulatory matters before local and state government bodies.
Administrative & Adjudication Hearings
Defending clients in disputes involving government agencies, licenses, and compliance matters.
Code Enforcement Actions
Representing property owners and businesses in disputes over municipal code violations and penalties.
Lien Removal
Challenging government-imposed property liens and negotiating their removal.
Development Legal Support
Guiding property owners, developers, and businesses through the complexities of zoning laws, permitting, and economic development incentives.
Land Use & Zoning
Securing zoning approvals, variances, and land use entitlements for real estate and business development.
Permitting
Assisting with the regulatory approval process for construction, business operations, and special use permits.
Economic Development
Advising businesses and municipalities on tax incentives, public-private partnerships, and regulatory compliance to promote growth.
Regulated Business & Licensing
Our firm helps businesses comply with licensing requirements, obtain necessary permits, and resolve disputes with regulatory agencies.
Business Licensing
Assisting bars, restaurants, and retailers in obtaining and maintaining liquor licenses.
Commercial Purchase Disputes
Helping businesses secure the proper licenses and resolve compliance issues with regulatory authorities.
Disadvantaged Business Entity (DBE) Certification
Assisting minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses in obtaining certification for government contracting opportunities.
Government Contracts & Taxation
We provide legal counsel on public procurement, contract disputes, and tax compliance matters affecting businesses.
Public Bids & Contracts
Guiding businesses through the government procurement process, bid challenges, and contract negotiations.
Sales Tax Matters
Assisting businesses with sales tax compliance, audits, and disputes with state and local tax authorities.
Campaigns, Elections, Ethics & Policy Law
Our team provides comprehensive legal, compliance, and operational guidance to candidates, campaigns, political action committees, nonprofit and social welfare organizations, public officials, and other entities involved in the political, electoral, and public-policy process. Services include:
Campaign Finance Consultation & Compliance
Advise candidates, campaigns, political action committees, and nonprofit and social welfare organizations regarding campaign finance laws, contribution sources limits, appropriate expenditures, fundraising, reporting requirements, budgeting, and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Campaign, PAC & Nonprofit Formation
Establish and structure candidate committees, 527 organizations, 501(c)(4) organizations, independent-expenditure-only committees/Super PACs, leadership PACs, and political action committees. Prepare and establish Joint Fundraising Agreements (JFAs), including participating committee agreements, allocation structures, fundraising notices, and related compliance documentation.
Entity Registration & Governance
Provide guidance and assistance regarding organizational governance and regulatory requirements, including incorporation, Secretary of State filings, IRS EIN applications, bylaws, organizational resolutions, governance documents, Statements of Organization, and registrations and filings with the Louisiana Board of Ethics and other applicable regulatory agencies.
Campaign Banking & Financial Transactions
Assist with establishing and managing campaign, PAC, nonprofit, JFA, and organizational bank accounts; prepare banking resolutions and authorized signatory documentation; coordinate contribution deposits and disbursements; initiate and process wire transfers; maintain supporting banking documentation; and assist with ongoing financial compliance.
Campaign Finance Reports & Ethics Board Filings
Prepare, review, and analyze campaign finance reports for compliance with applicable reporting requirements. Prepare and assist with Louisiana Board of Ethics forms and disclosures, including Statements of Organization, candidate and committee reports, special reports, amendments, fundraiser disclosures, and other required campaign finance and ethics filings.
Campaign Finance Reporting & Accountant Coordination
Work directly with accountants, campaign professionals, treasurers, and organizational leadership to reconcile financial activity, review contributions and expenditures, determine appropriate reporting classifications and descriptions, identify and address reporting discrepancies, and facilitate accurate and timely campaign finance reporting.
Fundraising & Contribution Compliance
Advise regarding contribution limits, permissible and prohibited sources, joint fundraising arrangements, independent expenditures, donor restrictions, in-kind contributions, contribution allocation and reallocation, refunds, and other fundraising compliance matters.
Election Challenges & Election Law
Represent and advise candidates and political organizations regarding challenges to candidate qualifications, injunctions against misleading political advertising, and other election-related legal proceedings and compliance matters.
Ongoing Ethics & Regulatory Counsel
Provide continuing guidance regarding Louisiana ethics laws, campaign finance requirements, financial disclosure obligations, regulatory filings, organizational governance, and compliance issues throughout the election cycle.
Governmental Ethics
Provide counsel to elected officials and public servants regarding the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics and represent clients regarding ethics investigations and charges.
Legislative, Regulatory & Policy Drafting
Research and analyze proposed legislation, ordinances, rulemakings, regulations, and policy initiatives. Provide guidance regarding the legal, regulatory, and practical implications of proposed changes to law.
Public Records Investigations
Draft public records requests and research public records for information useful to clients.