Commercial law governs everything from contract law to the sale of goods. All businesses come with the risk of legal issues. A Louisiana commercial litigation defense lawyer can be your strongest resource and ally in both preventing and navigating litigation.
As active trial attorneys, the commercial litigators at Degan, Blanchard & Nash have been called upon to handle a wide range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, breach of warranty, employment matters, insurance claims and coverage, asbestos, professional liability, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, usurpation of corporate opportunities, bankruptcy matters, oil and gas, and complex litigation including class actions and multidistrict litigation.
Our commercial litigation attorneys at Degan, Blanchard & Nash are much more than trial attorneys to call once a lawsuit has been filed. We are also counselors, advisers, negotiators, and advocates who take great care to understand the nature of our clients’ business in order to effectively and efficiently bring about the desired results. This understanding ensures that Degan, Blanchard & Nash provide the best representation to our clients. Like our clients, we value efficient, cost-effective forms of dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, to help the parties find reasonable business-oriented solutions. The commercial litigation lawyers at Degan, Blanchard & Nash provide the experienced representation necessary to avoid additional disruptions for the clients’ business.
Commercial litigation results from two or more businesses having a disagreement, such as over a breach of contract, trade secret issues, or issues with shareholders and partners. Not all these disagreements inevitably result in a suit, however. Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are three common tools that can be used to try to prevent a case from going to court. In brief, they work as follows:
Our litigators are experienced in handling nearly every type of commercial dispute arising in state or federal court and through the appellate process. With an experienced team of over 50 members, our attorneys bring decades of varied experience. If your case ends up in appellate court, you can rest assured that we have a dedicated appellate team with the skills and insight to guide you through that process as well.
If your business works in different states or you have moved your business from another location, you may already be familiar with commercial law and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The UCC governs commercial law, such as bank loans, sale of goods, warranties, and the general rules for conducting business. While all other 49 states adopted the UCC in its entirety, Louisiana is the exception, as it accepted everything except for the Sales of Goods Article.
Working with a Louisiana commercial litigation lawyer is important, as it can protect you from common misunderstandings about how the Louisiana legal system functions, particularly as our state is the only one based on the Napoleonic Code instead of British Common Law. With locations in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette, our team has a wide range of experience in courts throughout the state.
Degan, Blanchard & Nash believes in a proactive approach to litigation rather than a reactive and passive approach. At the inception of every case, the matter must be fully evaluated and a course of action determined that is in the best interest of the client, whether this means mediation or aggressive advocacy in court. The necessary proactive steps are then taken to either bring the matter to a resolution prior to trial or ensure that at trial and post-trial through the appellate process, ensuring that the client’s interests are represented effectively and efficiently. Communication with the client is an essential part of this process.
The focus of Degan, Blanchard & Nash is on communication and responsiveness to the needs of our clients, as well as working with them to provide the best solutions by keeping them informed and involved. We guide, counsel, and prepare our clients for every step of the litigation process, be it depositions, motions for summary judgment, or trial testimony. It is the goal of our commercial litigation attorneys to provide our clients with high quality advice through the litigation process. All cases are pursued with drive, enthusiasm, and professionalism, with the best interests of our clients coming before all else. Nothing less is accepted. Contact our legal team today to learn more about our steadfast commitment to tireless advocacy.