Hudson, Potts & Bernstein is the oldest and largest law firm in northeast Louisiana. Our rich history, strong knowledge of Louisiana courts and laws, and trusted client relationships are hallmarks of our business. We regularly engage in the practice of a wide range of civil law matters, representing individual, business and corporate clients in both state and federal courts. HP&B specializes in several traditional areas of the law, including real estate, business transactions, wills, estate planning, personal injury cases, employer liability and worker’s compensation, as well as more specialized areas, including insurance defense, transportation, taxation, products liability, medical malpractice and media law.

Hudson Potts & Bernstein has attorneys who are licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We serve those areas and all cities surrounding our region of north and central Louisiana including Monroe, Shreveport, Alexandria, Ruston, Natchitoches, Jonesboro, Winnfield, Winnsboro, Vidalia, Ferriday, Marksville, Vicksburg, Natchez and Jackson.

J.P. Christiansen joins Diplomats
J.P. Christiansen has now joined the Diplomats of the West Monroe/ West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce.

Debbie Worley v. Allstate Insurance Co.
Jay Adams successfully defended Allstate in a trial in which plaintiff asserted underinsured motorist claims, obtaining a zero verdict on all claims. Plaintiff, a stock broker, was unable to prove any loss of wages claim resulting in a complete dismissal against Allstate.

Marcia Chunn v. Brookshires Grocery Company a/b/a Super One Foods, et al
Trey Zeigler successfully represented the defendants in a trial involving an alleged trip and fall accident on a wrinkled floor mat in the produce section of a grocery store. The plaintiffs had sought $174,000.00 in total damages. Trey convinced the Court that plaintiffs failed to meet their burden of proving that store personnel created the condition of the mat or had actual or constructive notice of the condition. Accordingly, the Court rendered judgment in favor of defendants, completely absolving them of any fault.

Frazier, et al v. Miller Funeral Home
A very sizeable wrongful death suit brought by numerous plaintiffs was dismissed at the lower level when Ethan Hunt successfully argued a Motion for Summary Judgment in defense of a funeral home and its limousine driver. Plaintiffs alleged defendants were liable when an elderly passenger became ill and died from unknown causes while en route to a burial. Ethan convinced the court there were no genuine issues of material fact regarding defendants' alleged negligence or medical causation. Specifically, plaintiffs were unable to prove that defendants had any duty to take measures to prevent such a tragedy, nor that the decedent had any chance of survival under the circumstances.

Young Lawyer Spotlight
Congratulations to Jill Futch who was recognized by the Louisiana State Bar Association for her volunteer efforts to enrich both our community and the state bar in the Young Lawyer Spotlight.

Sanberry v. Louisiana Farm Bureau Cas. Company
In the trial held on September 17, 2008, Ethan A. Hunt convinced the trial court judge to dismiss our client from a lawsuit involving a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff had filed suit against multiple defendants in a claim for soft tissue injuries.

Welcome Adam Cossey
Hudson, Potts & Bernstein would like to welcome Adam Cossey to the firm. Adam is from Monticello, Arkansas and just graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He will be handling insurance defense and general civil litigation matters.

Latosha Chisley v. Antney D. Coleman and USA Agencies Casualy Insurance Company
Mark J. Neal on December 4, 2007 successfully convinced the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal to overturn a lower court judgment awarded against the defendant, our client. The lower court previously awarded a judgment in excess of the defendant’s liability limits. Mark convinced the court of appeal that the plaintiff failed to establish insurance coverage for the loss in question. The court of appeal reversed the judgment, dismissing the plaintiffs’ demands. Read more.

Craig Henry listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2008
Congratulations to Craig Henry who was named in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2008 as one of the top lawyers in the state in the field of Banking.

Martha Foster, et al v. Joe Ford & ANPAC Louisiana Insurance Company, et al
In Martha Foster, et al v. Joe Ford & ANPAC Louisiana Insurance Company, et al, Mark J. Neal represented the defendants in a jury trial. The 44 year old plaintiff allegedly sustained permanently disabling inner ear injuries secondary to a minor motor vehicle accident. The plaintiffs in closing arguments sought compensatory damages in excess of $1,200.000.00. Mark suggested an award of $10,000.00. The jury awarded $10,600.00.