Degan, Blanchard & Nash has a longstanding record of successfully protecting the legal interests of municipal governments in Louisiana. We have extensive experience and expertise in advising municipalities, law enforcement agencies, municipal authorities, educational institutions, public agencies, and other public trusts. Our attorneys are skilled in litigation, having represented clients at all levels, including state and federal courts and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies. To mount a successful defense, it is key to work with a qualified and experienced Louisiana civil rights defense lawyer.
Our team at Degan, Blanchard & Nash is composed of over 55 uniquely qualified attorneys whose broad range of knowledge benefits our clients. Their combined decades of experience and the variety of municipalities they have worked in make our firm competent and accomplished.
Louisiana Municipalities operate under a plethora of statutes, regulations, court decisions, and administrative rulings. In order to navigate these waters, public officials and their employees require quality legal representation. Handling a broad array of issues faced by government entities, we have the knowledge and expertise to advise and defend our municipal clients on recurring issues, as well as issues raised for the first time.
We frequently represent municipalities and governmental entities in a wide array of municipal issues, including:
We believe that success in such matters depends in part on maintaining strong ties to the local community and many other geographic regions of Louisiana. These relationships have allowed us to understand more thoroughly the needs of municipal clients. We strive to resolve disputes through negotiations or settlements reached through mediation or arbitration proceedings. However, when settlement is not a viable option, we will aggressively litigate the matter through trial.
Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans are in the top five most populated cities in Louisiana, with New Orleans and Baton Rouge ranked as the top two most populous cities. The very nature of having a larger population means more businesses, government entities, employees, public workers, and regular citizens. This also means a greater need for legal support. If you’re facing civil rights litigation in these areas, the lawyers at Degan, Blanchard & Nash are prepared to help you.
Our years of experience include defense of suits alleging civil rights violations filed pursuant to Title 42, Section 1983 of the United States Code. This statute allows for the enforcement of pre-existing civil rights, some of which are encoded in the law. For example, a client may face a lawsuit that includes Title 42 in conjunction with the Americans with Disabilities Act. We have represented several organizations, cities, counties, municipalities, corporations, and individuals in this area of civil rights.
We provide our clients with advice tailored to meet their individualized needs. Degan, Blanchard & Nash offers a wealth of experience, dedication, and the ability to handle even the most complex legal matters, including:
Federal civil rights statutes are important, as they will be applicable regardless of the jurisdiction. They are also particularly important for federally funded institutions and organizations. Some of the main civil rights statutes include the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, Title II, VI, and VII of the Civil Rights Act, etc.
Whether you are a police officer facing excessive force charges, a municipality seeking legal advice on budgetary matters or open records, or a business charged with infringing on employees’ civil rights, our team can advocate and fight for you. Reach out to our skilled lawyers today to learn more about how we can defend you.