Assisting Companies with Their Legal Needs
Businesses have a wide range of legal needs from compliance assistance to legal conflicts that may arise. We have knowledgeable attorneys who regularly assist small and large companies with the following matters, among many others:
Commercial transactions - Contract drafting and interpretation, corporate formation, regulatory compliance.
Commercial litigation - Contract claims, tort liability actions, owner disputes.
Creditors’ rights and bankruptcy - Debt collection litigation, creditor rights in bankruptcy.
Financial transactions - Commercial lending, real estate lending, asset-based lending.
Contracts - Business contracts of all types, commercial leases, construction contracts, real estate contracts.
Employment claims - Discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour claims, ERISA claims...
Medical Malpractice and Health Care law - Hospital Law, Elder Law, HIPAA Compliance, Nursing Homes, Hospice and Home Health. We defend facilities and Healthcare professionals In all steps of Mal-Practice and negligence claims. We also provide facilities and healthcare professionals with a variety of legal needs.
Workers’ compensation - Denying invalid claims, defending against appeals and pursuing valid claims before the Office of Workers Compensation and State Courts. We represent employers, insurers, self- insured funds and individual employees in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims.
Transportation industry -Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad crossing accidents, commercial trucking accidents.
Real estate transactions - Commercial, agricultural, recreational, and residential property transactions.
Taxation - Corporate tax advice, disputes with the IRS and Louisiana Department of Revenue, obtaining tax-exempt status.
Insurance companies - Subrogation, policy interpretation, coverage disputes, personal injury defense.
Our firm understands firsthand what it takes to run a successful business, and we bring our knowledge of strategy, compliance, and efficiency to the table in every case to benefit our commercial clients.
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In addition, Hudson, Potts & Bernstein is known for our commitment to working with the healthcare industry to both avoid legal issues and to address them. Our health care attorneys can handle the following legal issues and more:
- Defending against medical malpractice claims
- Representing a variety of healthcare professionals
- Hospital representation
- Hospice agency compliance and defense
- Home health care agency compliance and defense
- Nursing home law and litigation
- Policy development
- Regulatory compliance
Like private corporations, municipal organizations governing cities, towns, and counties also need legal assistance on a regular basis. Legal matters involving the government often have unique and specific rules and procedures, and it is essential to have an attorney who is thoroughly familiar with government and municipal law to ensure a case is handled properly. We can assist with the following matters:
- Municipal law
- Policy development
- Civil rights claims
- Civil service claims
- Tort defense
Whether a company, a local government agency or any type of healthcare agency needs any kind of legal assistance or representation, the attorneys of Hudson, Potts & Bernstein are here to help.
Representing the Interests of Louisiana Residents
Companies are far from the only parties that may be involved in a legal dispute. We know that the good people of Louisiana and the surrounding areas regularly have legal questions and concerns and may not know where to turn. Some people fail to contact an attorney because of fear of the cost of representation. However, it is always important to be fully aware of your legal rights and options in any type of case, and you should know that the attorneys of Hudson, Potts & Bernstein do everything in our power to keep costs as low as possible for our clients.
Our skilled legal team regularly represents individuals across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi in the following types of cases, among others:
Family law - Divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, community property division, adoption, modifications, and enforcement of orders.
Estate planning - Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate assistance, and litigation.
Bankruptcy - Debtor representation in consumer or commercial bankruptcy.
Personal Injury - Seeking compensation for injured victims or auto accidents, truck accidents, defective products, or premises liability claims.
Our fees are determined with the interests of our clients in mind, and we will always ensure that your rights under the law are fully protected. Please contact our office to discuss your legal questions today.
Defending Against Personal Injury Claims
One area of law in which Hudson, Potts & Bernstein regularly represents businesses, municipalities, insurance companies, and individuals is personal injury law. Personal injury claim can arise when a victim claims they have been injured due to another party’s negligence. These cases commonly stem from the following:
- Auto accidents
- Truck accidents
- Products liability
- Slip and falls and premises liability
All of the above accidents have the potential to cause severe injuries that result in extensive financial losses for victims. However, not every accident victim has the right to compensation for their losses under the law. We represent defendants and their insurers to fight against wrongful personal injury claims and limit liability whenever possible through effective settlement negotiations, pretrial motions, and representation in court.
Discuss Your Legal Concerns with a Louisiana Law Firm You Can Trust
If you have any type of legal matter in Louisiana, Arkansas, or Mississippi, you should look no further than the long-established law firm of Hudson, Potts & Bernstein. We have put together a team of highly skilled and dedicated attorneys who all have the same goal - to protect the interests of our clients. We can provide assistance with a variety of legal matters, so you do not have to continually find new representation when a new case arises. Please do not hesitate to contact us today at (318) 388-4400 or by using our online contact form.
