Litigation Department

Overview

The courtroom tests an attorney's entire skill set, and avoiding litigation is an equally demanding challenge. BSW's litigation teams are highly skilled, no matter where the action takes place. Our team focuses on swift, thorough resolution of business disputes through litigation, litigation prevention, mediation and arbitration. Our attorneys counsel clients on legal, governance and operational matters, and assist in contract negotiations and regulatory compliance. From simple contract disputes to complex federal multi-party, multi-issue litigation, our range of experience and proven results are indisputable.

Background and Experience

• Contract
• Trademark, Copyright, & Patent Infringement
• Trade Secret, Non-competition, Unfair Competition and Unfair Trade Practices
• Oil & Gas
• Corporate Governance & Fiduciary Matters (Shareholder Disputes and Officer & Director Disputes)
• Professional Malpractice
• Banking & Trust
• Securities
• Antitrust
• RICO
• Consumer Credit & Privacy
• Insurance Coverage
• Constitutional Immunities & Federal Civil Rights
• Class Actions

While litigation is often the final result of a business claim, our most valuable service is often dispute avoidance. The group provides litigation prevention, business advice, and compliance planning in the following areas:

• Contract Negotiations and Document Drafting
• Intellectual Property License Agreements
• Trademark and Copyright Registrations, Assignments, and Sales
• Non-competition Agreements and Trade Secret Protection
• Federal Regulatory Compliance Planning

Members

Benjamin, Thomas M.

Borel, Danielle L.

Bursavich, Jude C.

Butler, Jr., Peter J.

Comeaux, Jeanne C.

Devillier, Jr., Carroll

Dupuy, Cullen J.

Goodman, Alan H

Hensgens, Scott N.

Jeanfreau, Rachael

Kelly, David R.

Masinter, Eve B.

Passler, Richard G.

Plaisance, Wesley M.

Reynaud, Jr, Claude F

Temple, Jr., Thomas R.

West, Sunny Mayhall