Fraud is a deceptive act or omission of facts where a person causes harm by seeking an unfair advantage, typically for financial gain. Fraud is handled differently in criminal and civil court proceedings, relating to state and federal criminal statutes, burden of...
Professional Liability Litigation
Members of an LLC have certain fiduciary duties to fulfill
In Lafayette and across Louisiana, those who are trying to start a business will have many business entities to choose from. One of the more popular structures is a Limited Liability Company (LLC). With an LLC, the members’ personal assets are generally shielded if...
When licensed professionals are accused of negligence
Being accused of negligence can be a stressful and daunting experience. Similar allegations could have a lingering impact on the reputations of individuals in a variety of professions and the outcome of a subsequent lawsuit could have a substantial influence on their...
Diagnostic errors may lead to allegations of medical malpractice
Many medical professionals in Louisiana and across the nation treat a multitude of health conditions each day, many of which may exhibit similar symptoms as other illnesses. With a variety of factors to consider, reaching a correct diagnosis in every scenario can be a...
Knowing how best to prepare for a medical malpractice trial
As a medical professional in Louisiana or elsewhere, being accused of negligence can be one of the most stressful experiences one may ever face. Should a former patient attempt to pursue financial restitution through a medical malpractice claim, the average person...
Use of real estate agents hitting new highs
A recent survey points to demand for real estate agents currently being very robust here in the United States. The survey is the latest in a series of surveys that began in 2001. In the recent survey, 1,000 recent home buyers and sellers were polled. The results...
