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15 Sep, 2024 by Sandra anderson
So thankful I chose Locke Meredith, Sean Fagan & Associates. This journey has been a long one. Sean & Mitch had their work cut out. They hammer down, chose not to be defeated and at the end we came out on top! I have to give a big shout out to “Sharon” who is my superhero. Sharon walks in professionalism. From every text message, email, and phone call she handled with upmost care and respect!
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04 Sep, 2024 by Desmond collins
I would like to express my gratitude for the hard work and dedication and professionalism that went into my case I would like to highly recommend for all your attorney need please come see the attorneys with Locke Meredith
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27 Aug, 2024 by Carlos daniel medina avila
27 Sep, 2024 by Anita vickery
Lance and Paula are great. They work hard and are very communicative and very knowledgeable.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Kimberly elgin
Ms Paula was very kind and informative.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Heather brady
Lance and Paula are THE BEST! THEY TOOK THE WORRY OUT OF THE WHOLE PROCESS!!
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27 Sep, 2024 by Anita vickery
Lance and Paula are great. They work hard and are very communicative and very knowledgeable.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Kimberly elgin
Ms Paula was very kind and informative.
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27 Sep, 2024 by Heather brady
Lance and Paula are THE BEST! THEY TOOK THE WORRY OUT OF THE WHOLE PROCESS!!
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03 May, 2024 by Florenta fischman
01 Nov, 2023 by Daniel mejia
I Highly recommended ROY LAW FIRM, It’s so great to work with then,
Every time I have a legal situation the first person I call is Roy Firm,
Thanks for your help
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01 Nov, 2023 by Taunia ourso
Called IV for advice and he answered all questions before getting started. Great Ethical Lawyer.
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29 Jun, 2015 by Www.vbgrafx.com
I had a meeting with Ed Hightower to discuss a Business legal issue. Ed showed up on time and ready to listen. He recommend a possible solution for my business needs. I have recommended Edwin Hightower to friends and business associates.
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29 Jun, 2015 by Maria
Edwin, is a very competent, trustworthy attorney who has handled several items for our Companies. We have been very pleased with his knowledge and work and have and will refer him again.
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28 Jun, 2015 by Shawn
I use Mr. Hightower for all my business needs. Edwin is very responsive when I email him on a legal issues that pertain to my business and he will have me a answer within 24 hours. Edwin Hightower is a big part of my business success! I highly recommend Edwin Hightower to all business owners I know.
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24 Oct, 2022 by Matthew bolda
17 May, 2021 by Yazan
16 Jan, 2020 by Jason martin
Dale Baringer provided me with invaluable insight and actions for my case. Thank you.
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11 May, 2021 by John
This is hands down, the best criminal defense attorney in the state of Louisiana. The personal treatment and caring Mr Hodges gave my case, regardless of caseload, is second to none. I have friends that have paid the “bigger attorneys”, and didn’t get near the care or outcome I received from Mr Hodges.
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15 Jan, 2021 by Shatiya
I have been working with Mr. Andrew Hodges since 2016. Whenever I call he is always there to help me with whatever I need. In 2016, I was charged with DWI second offense. The first time I did not get a lawyer, however I decided to hire Mr. Hodges for my case. I was heading to grad school in Chicago right at the start of court. Mr. Hodges handled everything!! I did not have to be present at any court hearings or probation check ins. I was able to complete school worry free while he took care of everything. Recently, I was having issues with getting a job due to my arrest. I called Andrew and he took care of it before I could hang up.
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06 Aug, 2020 by Jefferi
I hired Andrew Hodges too represent me I had a DWI and a improper lane usage ticket not only do we win it was thrown out of court
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27 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
Mr Murrell assisted us with a name change for my grandchild, who has been estranged from her father for many years. The father was very reluctant to allow her name to be changed from his last name, but Mr Murrell ultimately gained his permission.
Mr Murrell handled this very emotional situation quickly and professionally. We will use him again soon for estate planning, and we highly recommend him to relatives and friends.
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17 Mar, 2017 by Margaret
Mr. Murrell is knowledgeable about all facets of business law and family law.
Mr. Murrell and his staff are always welcoming, courteous and make you feel like family.
I will not call another law firm for business or personal legal issues/ questions and have referred Mr. Murrell to all my friends and business associates as well.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Hugh ramirez
I have enjoyed working with everyone associated with this firm. They truly go the extra mile and always with a smile 😃 I would hope you consider coming here for any of your legal matters cause they are fantastic!
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26 Jul, 2010 by Jeffrey lovell
Claude represented my father during a partnership dispute. Thanks to Claude's detailed preparation (his team gets kudos too) we prevailed in our action. I highly recommend him.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Hugh ramirez
I have enjoyed working with everyone associated with this firm. They truly go the extra mile and always with a smile 😃 I would hope you consider coming here for any of your legal matters cause they are fantastic!
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26 Jul, 2010 by Jeffrey lovell
Claude represented my father during a partnership dispute. Thanks to Claude's detailed preparation (his team gets kudos too) we prevailed in our action. I highly recommend him.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Hugh ramirez
I have enjoyed working with everyone associated with this firm. They truly go the extra mile and always with a smile 😃 I would hope you consider coming here for any of your legal matters cause they are fantastic!
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26 Jul, 2010 by Jeffrey lovell
Claude represented my father during a partnership dispute. Thanks to Claude's detailed preparation (his team gets kudos too) we prevailed in our action. I highly recommend him.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Hugh ramirez
I have enjoyed working with everyone associated with this firm. They truly go the extra mile and always with a smile 😃 I would hope you consider coming here for any of your legal matters cause they are fantastic!
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26 Jul, 2010 by Jeffrey lovell
Claude represented my father during a partnership dispute. Thanks to Claude's detailed preparation (his team gets kudos too) we prevailed in our action. I highly recommend him.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Hugh ramirez
I have enjoyed working with everyone associated with this firm. They truly go the extra mile and always with a smile 😃 I would hope you consider coming here for any of your legal matters cause they are fantastic!
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26 Jul, 2010 by Jeffrey lovell
Claude represented my father during a partnership dispute. Thanks to Claude's detailed preparation (his team gets kudos too) we prevailed in our action. I highly recommend him.
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25 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
It is very difficult for me to write a review for Mr. Aub Ward in just a few sentences. My entire family was traumatized by my car accident. My entire family had to have additional TLC. I had to have multiple, serious surgeries. Aub did not just call to see how I was doing, he also came to see me in the hospital to check on me. My case lasted for a couple of years. Aub looked at the case like it was a brand new case every single day. Aub was so thorough, knowledgeable, and resourceful that I knew I had been put in the right hands. Aub put countless hours into my case. He consulted specialist all over the country to make sure that he was prepared for anything that the defense could possibly be brought up in my case. Aub went as far as to hire a consultant and several other lawyers for a retreat to see where they may be holes or cracks in my case so that he would be prepared for that. This retreat lasted the entire day. The lawyers involved in the retreat we're not only acting as lawyers to make sure that all the details and factual information in my case was correct, but the lawyers also looked at it from a juror's point of view. This retreat helped my case tremendously. There are not enough words that I can use to express how diligently Aub worked on my case. He never treated me as just another face or just another client. He looked at me as a traumatized victim that needed someone to truly help them. I could not have asked for a better lawyer than Aub Ward. When my husband and I had those first initial meetings with Aub; he did not sugarcoat any of the details of my case. Aub told me what he thought my case was worth and that was the amount that I received. Aub still contacts me to this day to check on me and to make sure that my family and I are doing OK. He is a diligent lawyer, but he also sees a face and a family with each case that he works. Aub is someone that I will stay in contact with for many, many years to come. I trust him, I just his loyalty, I trust his knowledge, and I trust that he will give every case what it takes to make sure that each client receives the best care possible. I am very certain that had I not used Aub in my case, I would not have been awarded the amount that I received. If you want someone that is going to work their fingers to the bone and to also give you the most attention possible, then Aub Ward is your man.
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21 Sep, 2017 by John
My wife got in a very bad accident. Aub took us and handle our case with the utmost professionalism. He treated us like family and answered everyone of our questions. Anytime we needed him he was there. He crossed every t and dotted alll the i's. I would recommend him to everyone that needs a lawyer. He still checks in on us years later. Wonderful law firm. His staff is also very professional.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Hugh ramirez
I have enjoyed working with everyone associated with this firm. They truly go the extra mile and always with a smile 😃 I would hope you consider coming here for any of your legal matters cause they are fantastic!
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26 Jul, 2010 by Jeffrey lovell
Claude represented my father during a partnership dispute. Thanks to Claude's detailed preparation (his team gets kudos too) we prevailed in our action. I highly recommend him.
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13 Mar, 2024 by Hugh ramirez
I have enjoyed working with everyone associated with this firm. They truly go the extra mile and always with a smile 😃 I would hope you consider coming here for any of your legal matters cause they are fantastic!
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26 Jul, 2010 by Jeffrey lovell
Claude represented my father during a partnership dispute. Thanks to Claude's detailed preparation (his team gets kudos too) we prevailed in our action. I highly recommend him.
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26 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
We needed help reviewing technical contracts. With her assistance we developed a corporate strategy on how to complete these reviews efficiently and the right language that needed to be included to make the project a success!
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24 Oct, 2018 by Anonymous
Carolyn is an excellent advocate. She has a keen legal mind. She creates excellent contracts and helped my small business.
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24 Jan, 2021 by Nola mech
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC serves as local, regional, and national counsel for public companies, privately owned businesses, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, individuals, and insurers with civil litigation needs. We were founded in 2000 by six partners from one of the oldest firms in New Orleans who had a collective vision of creating a firm that would provide the highest level of service to our clients. Our goal is to thoroughly understand and support the business objectives of our clients. We achieve superior results by seizing the initiative in litigation and finding cost-effective solutions before significant transactional costs are incurred. Where early resolution of litigation is not obtainable, we use our experience, knowledge, and creativity to achieve superior results for our clients at trial and beyond.
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24 Jan, 2021 by Nola mech
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC serves as local, regional, and national counsel for public companies, privately owned businesses, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, individuals, and insurers with civil litigation needs. We were founded in 2000 by six partners from one of the oldest firms in New Orleans who had a collective vision of creating a firm that would provide the highest level of service to our clients. Our goal is to thoroughly understand and support the business objectives of our clients. We achieve superior results by seizing the initiative in litigation and finding cost-effective solutions before significant transactional costs are incurred. Where early resolution of litigation is not obtainable, we use our experience, knowledge, and creativity to achieve superior results for our clients at trial and beyond.
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24 Jan, 2021 by Nola mech
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC serves as local, regional, and national counsel for public companies, privately owned businesses, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, individuals, and insurers with civil litigation needs. We were founded in 2000 by six partners from one of the oldest firms in New Orleans who had a collective vision of creating a firm that would provide the highest level of service to our clients. Our goal is to thoroughly understand and support the business objectives of our clients. We achieve superior results by seizing the initiative in litigation and finding cost-effective solutions before significant transactional costs are incurred. Where early resolution of litigation is not obtainable, we use our experience, knowledge, and creativity to achieve superior results for our clients at trial and beyond.
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08 Sep, 2017 by Jo busse
An attorney whose integrity and knowledge of many areas of law are outstanding. Hands on
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24 Jan, 2021 by Nola mech
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC serves as local, regional, and national counsel for public companies, privately owned businesses, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, individuals, and insurers with civil litigation needs. We were founded in 2000 by six partners from one of the oldest firms in New Orleans who had a collective vision of creating a firm that would provide the highest level of service to our clients. Our goal is to thoroughly understand and support the business objectives of our clients. We achieve superior results by seizing the initiative in litigation and finding cost-effective solutions before significant transactional costs are incurred. Where early resolution of litigation is not obtainable, we use our experience, knowledge, and creativity to achieve superior results for our clients at trial and beyond.
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02 May, 2019 by Anonymous
Mr. Macmurdo was able to provide me with very practical and cost-effective legal advise for a buyer-side commercial real estate transaction in Baton Rouge. He was a good negotiator and got the deal done!
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10 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous
Excellent communication skills; very bright; willing to put in the hours and work needed to manage the case. Always responsive to my questions and concerns. Seemed to honestly care about my injuries, job situation, etc. Great research
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29 Sep, 2017 by Hortance
He helped me in a personal injury case and the process was smooth and stress free. He is fierce and will fight to the end. Of course he won !!! I received all my money as he promised i will.
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31 Mar, 2011 by Anonymous
Mr Pepper's firm has handled various family matters over the years for us, and he has always been fastidious, knowlegible, professional and courteous.Bottom line is he is excellent.
We offer the highest recommendation for his service to us.
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18 Nov, 2015 by Jamie
I have consulted Scott Carmouche on several occasions and found him and his office staff to be very accommodating and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.
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25 Sep, 2015 by Anonymous
James S. Fargason has worked for this company for over 14 years and has done an outstanding job in the area of development and related controls. As a top advisor and planner, Mr. Fargason has provided insight regarding a variety of legal issues and contributed substantially to the organizations business strategy. For these reasons, Mr. Fargason is highly recommended.
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24 Jan, 2021 by Nola mech
Irwin Fritchie Urquhart & Moore LLC serves as local, regional, and national counsel for public companies, privately owned businesses, governmental entities, non-profit organizations, individuals, and insurers with civil litigation needs. We were founded in 2000 by six partners from one of the oldest firms in New Orleans who had a collective vision of creating a firm that would provide the highest level of service to our clients. Our goal is to thoroughly understand and support the business objectives of our clients. We achieve superior results by seizing the initiative in litigation and finding cost-effective solutions before significant transactional costs are incurred. Where early resolution of litigation is not obtainable, we use our experience, knowledge, and creativity to achieve superior results for our clients at trial and beyond.
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You
A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:
- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
- Compliance and regulatory issues: A lawyer can help navigate complex regulations, particularly in industries like healthcare, finance, or tech.
- Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.
What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with employees, suppliers, customers, or business partners.
- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Advise on tax strategies to minimize your business's tax burden.
- Assist with intellectual property protection, such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
- Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
- Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
How Are Business Lawyers Paid?
Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
Top Questions to Ask a Business Lawyer
Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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What is your experience with businesses like mine?
Find out if the lawyer has handled legal issues for companies in your industry. -
What services do you offer?
Ensure the lawyer can meet all your business's legal needs, from contract drafting to dispute resolution. -
What are your fees, and how do you bill?
Get clarity on how you'll be charged - whether by the hour, flat fee, or retainer. -
How do you handle conflicts of interest?
Ask how the lawyer ensures there is no conflict in representing your business. -
Can you provide references from other business clients?
Speaking with past clients will give you an idea of the lawyer's expertise and professionalism. -
Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
