Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  There are few things in life more important than one’s family. Hudson, Potts & Bernstein has dedicated family law attorneys who are prepared to aggressively protect your rights when where it matters most. Whether it be divorce and community property issues or child support and custody, HPB’s family law attorneys are experienced, knowledgeable, and unwavering in their advocacy.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  In Louisiana, child custody laws focus on those things that are in the best interest of the child or children regarding where they will live, who the custodial parent will be – or if the parents will share custody. It goes far beyond choosing a parent for the children to live with and creating a visitation schedule.
• Adoption
• Guardianship
  Louisiana family law covers several family legal issues such as adoption, divorce, child custody, guardianship, child support, father’s rights, and more. Any of these can be emotionally charged, arduous, and very stressful. The state’s laws are unlike those of any other state in the union in their writing and application. This can make some portions complex and difficult to understand.

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
• Fraud
• Arson

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Our commercial litigators have extensive experience resolving a full array of business matters, from corporate formation and partnership disputes to contract and commercial lease litigation.
• Business Disputes
  Hudson, Pott’s Bernstein’s commercial litigators have centuries of combined experience in commercial litigation, handling everything from routine business disputes to complex, “bet the company†litigation. In every case, HPB’s attorneys work to identify the client’s goals at the outset and exceed those goals as efficiently as possible.
• Business Transactions
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  Hudson, Potts & Bernstein frequently serves as local counsel for international corporations litigating patent, trademark, and intellectual property disputes in northeast Louisiana, handling cases in both state court and the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
• Unfair Competition
• Antitrust

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  J.P. is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell (their highest rating) and has spoken at conferences in various venues in the areas of insurance law and workers compensation.
• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
  Depend on Hudson, Potts & Bernstein, LLP to help you with drafting, review, and negotiation of the following types of employment contracts...
• Non-compete Agreement
• Severance Agreement

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Real estate transactions and real estate law can be complex. It takes an experienced, knowledgeable attorney to make sure that your interests are protected. At Hudson, Potts, and Bernstein, that’s our promise to you. Give us a call today and find out how we can help you.
• Premises Liability
  J.P. Christiansen and Adam Cossey recently won a jury trial in El Dorado, Arkansas on a premises liability claim. The plaintiff tripped over a threshold and claims that the threshold was a defective condition on the property. However, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of the defendants finding no liability on the part of the church.
• Construction Litigation
  Hudson, Potts & Bernstein frequently represents contractors, subcontractors, owners, and suppliers in construction related disputes. From liens and bond issues to litigation over quality of workmanship, HPB is experienced in all facets of construction law and litigation.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Hudson Potts and Bernstein’s real estate attorneys are experienced in handling all aspects of real estate transactions, from buy-sell agreements and leases to title opinions and closings.
• Property Damage
  A personal injury case is a civil legal dispute and is often filed when one person has harmed or injured another person or someone’s property, yet it did not occur during the commission of a crime. The intended outcome is for the victim to receive compensation for medical bills, lost wages from lost time off work, property damage, ongoing medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Accidents happen, but when an accident results in harm or injury to a person or property, that person may file a personal injury claim against the party that is legally responsible for causing the harm.
• Medical Malpractice
  One of Hudson, Pott’s & Bernstein’s largest practices areas is the defense of medical malpractice claims. The majority of the firm’s partners have dedicated their careers to the defense of medical malpractice lawsuits, representing providers and facilities in six states. Our attorneys realize that there is nothing more important to a healthcare professional than their reputation. To that end, our attorneys take seriously the trust placed in them by their healthcare clients and are dedicated to aggressively and thoroughly vindicating them from allegations of malpractice.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  The administrative framework of social security disability applications and appeals can be overwhelming. Hudson Potts and Bernstein’s social security disability attorneys and staff can help navigate that process, answer your questions, and ensure you get the best possible outcome.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  The following are some documents that our estate planning attorneys can prepare for you and help to implement after your death...
• Power of Attorney
  Having a designated power of attorney is critical to you for your end of life care. When you sign a powers of attorney, you can designate an individual to manage your affairs and make important decisions for you. Whether it’s for financial or healthcare reasons, you can have one power of attorney or two, depending on your wishes.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Foreclosure
  Hudson, Potts and Bernstein has represented banks and financial institutions since its founding nearly 150 years ago. That tradition continues today with an active creditors’ rights practice that spans the entire state of Louisiana in both state and federal courts. From foreclosures and repossessions to Chapter 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings, HPB excels at protecting and enforcing the rights of creditors.
• Debt Collection