Homeowners and business owners who find themselves in insurance disputes after Hurricane Ida finally have some good news. The attorneys at are offering legal representation for homeowners and business owners who participate in a new...
Year: 2021
3 terms up for negotiation when signing a commercial lease
Signing a commercial lease is a major commitment. It may be one of the biggest expenses that your business has, at least until you start adding employees to your team. The terms of your lease will have a major impact on your business operations and even your profit...
Inheritances that save heirs from themselves
If you’re making your estate plans, you may have an heir that is causing you concern. You want to leave them something, but they have proven to be somewhat irresponsible with their money and assets in the past. This is your legacy — and these are the assets you worked...
What percentage of family businesses make it?
You started a business when you were younger and helped it grow over the decades. It’s your sole source of income. Now you want to leave it to your children. You know how valuable a business can be as an asset. If they take it over, they have the chance to help it...
When is wage theft legally actionable?
Your work is valuable, which is why you don’t do it for free. Your employer must compensate you for your time and effort. If they fail to pay you, you have the right to take legal action against them, as they may be committing wage theft. However, before you decide to...
Natural disaster claim fraud is a problem for insurers
Insurance companies have a difficult task to handle. They have to determine who is making genuine claims, how much to pay those people in benefits and manage their holdings at the same time. If they pay out too much, it could hurt the business. If they don’t pay out...
Power of attorney documents can be key in a Louisiana estate plan
“We all have concerns about the future.” So says an established Louisiana legal source on estate planning, which duly reminds readers that timely and soundly crafted estate documents can comprehensively address key life concerns. Those concerns are myriad and varied...
Understanding how government contracts work and your responsibilities
It’s possible for small, medium and big businesses to go after government contracts and to have the resources needed to complete that contract on time and up to standard. That said, government contracts are not the same as others and include a Statement of Work that...
How can attorney help with a commercial real estate transaction?
If your business has grown in the last year, you might be thinking of buying a commercial real estate property, so you have further room to expand and have a better office location for your operations. Or maybe, you are a residential real estate investor and now are...
What happens to a loved oneʼs assets when there is no will?
If you have recently lost a loved one, you will, unfortunately, have to deal with the heavy emotional burden of the loss at the same time as the logistical aspects of their death. It is important that you prioritize taking the time to grieve, and that you lean on your...