Areas of Focus
Business / Commercial Litigation
- Business and Commercial Transactions
- Business Planning
- Contract Enforcement
- Document and Contract Negotiation and Drafting
- Entity Organization
- Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
- Securities Arbitration
As in all areas of our practice, our initial goal is to explore with the client whether a prompt and reasonable commercial solution to the problem can be achieved, without resort to litigation. However, when a negotiated solution proves impossible, or when a client’s defenses, or its ability to eventually recover, are at risk, we are prepared to move promptly to ensure that those rights are fully protected. We litigate such cases in both the Federal and State Courts and arbitrate commercial cases.
The attorneys of Laborde & Neuner are known for their litigation talent. Their skillful handling of trial and appellate matters has resulted in numerous referrals from current and former clients as well as other attorneys. Their experience enables them to represent a diverse clientele. Whether representing a local or national business, an individual or an established company, the firm provides aggressive, yet practical, legal representation aimed at finding solutions to the client’s legal problems.
- Contract Enforcement
- Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
- Environmental Contamination
Business and Commercial Transactions
The attorneys of Laborde & Neuner are experienced in assisting clients with business and commercial transactions. This experience enables the firm to provide a wide variety of services to business clients.
The firm enables entrepreneurs and established business owners to negotiate the myriad of transactions necessary to establish, protect, and grow their business. The attorneys of Laborde & Neuner have the experience to guide clients through each critical phase in the development of their company. From assisting in selecting the type of organizational entity under which to operate, to the eventual sale or dissolution of a business, the attorneys of Laborde & Neuner have the experience and practical business knowledge to ensure the success of the transaction. The firm provides service in the following areas:
- Business Planning
- Entity Organization
- Document and Contract Negotiation and Drafting
- Employment and Labor Law
Business Planning
Strategic planning for transactions and business operations is an integral part of any sound business decision. The attorneys of Laborde & Neuner analyze alternatives and develop cutting-edge planning solutions that achieve clients’ business objectives while minimizing their liabilities. Their experience and judgment enable them to craft creative, responsive and cost-effective legal solutions to business problems. They routinely advise clients on a wide variety of business matters including general business planning.
Contract Enforcement
Laborde & Neuner represents clients seeking to enforce contractual rights including:
- Commercial contracts
- Employment contracts
- Purchases and Sales of Businesses and Business Assets
Document and Contract Negotiation and Drafting
Laborde & Neuner offers a wide array of services related to the creation, expansion and dissolution of a business. The firm has the experience to craft the documents and contracts governing the range of matters confronting business owners:
- Business Plan
- Formation of Corporations, Partnership, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies
- Dissolution Of Business
- Business & Employment Contracts
- Non-Competes
- General Corporate & Securities Matters
Laborde & Neuner assists clients in developing strategies to avoid litigation, such as the use of protective employment policies and training manuals.
The form of business chosen for a business entity potentially affects every aspect of its operations. Laborde & Neuner assists clients in formation and business planning. With experience in handling business-law matters, firm attorneys have a thorough understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of the different types of business entities under which a business may form. They listen carefully to each client and strive to ensure that each client understands the benefits and drawbacks of the various business entities available.
Partnership and Shareholder Disputes
Laborde & Neuner represents clients in partnership and shareholder disputes. The firm recognizes that such disputes are disruptive to the underlying business and offers mediation as well as litigation as a means to resolve such matters.
Securities Arbitration
We are experienced in representing investors, brokerage firms and associated persons in claims involving fraud; unsuitability; churning; failure to execute and a myriad of other disputes that arise between the customer and the brokerage firm.
