AUTO ACCIDENTS

Car accidents happen every day. When you’re involved in an accident with another driver, you may be injured, and your car may be damaged. These expenses can add up quickly. You need someone who understands the process of dealing with insurance companies to help you move your claim along and get the reimbursement to which you are entitled.

The Colvin Law Firm can help you file your claims with both your insurance company and the insurance company for the other driver. We will negotiate with them for you to try to get you what you deserve. If we are unable to come to terms with the insurance companies, we will take them to court and fight to get what you deserve.

18 WHEELERS

When you get in an accident with an 18 wheeler, it can be the most terrifying experience of your life. 18 wheelers can carry up to a maximum of 80,000 pounds. This can do an unbelievable amount of damage to your car, and cause massive injury to you.

If you have been involved in an accident with an 18 wheeler, contact us immediately. We’ll contact all the parties involved, including insurance companies, to begin working to get what you deserve.

RAILROAD LITIGATION

The Colvin Law Firm is dedicated to representing people who were injured as a result of others’ negligence, especially when those injured worked with or on the railroads. Mr. Colvin has grown up with railroad employees, and understands the special needs of those who work on the railroads. We’ll fight for you to get what’s fair.

If you were injured on the job, we’ll pursue your FELA claim. This law requires railroad employers to provide a safe workplace for their employees, and to ensure proper training. If you believe that your injury occurred as a result of the railroad company failing to do so, come see us today.

CLASS ACTIONS

Sometimes, many people share a common legal problem. The voices of many are louder than the voices of few. The Colvin Law Firm recognizes this, and is ready and able to represent you in a class action suit. Whether you want to join a class action already in progress, be represented outside of an existing class action, or look into the possibility of forming a class action, the Colvin Law Firm can help you with all your legal needs.

EXPLOSIONS & FIRES

In the event of an explosion or fire, the Colvin Law Firm can help to make sure that you get what’s fair. Medical bills can pile up quickly, so contact us as soon as possible.

OFFSHORE INJURY

Working offshore has its inherent dangers. If you are injured while working offshore, contact the Colvin Law Firm. We’ll make sure you’re treated fairly, and that you get what you’re legally entitled to.

MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE

Doctors, nurses, hospitals, and other medical care providers sometimes make mistakes. These mistakes can cause devastating injuries, often worse than the condition for which you were initially seeking treatment. If you have been injured as the result of medical negligence, contact the Colvin Law Firm immediately. We will begin negotiating on your behalf as soon as possible, working to make sure you get what you deserve.

PRODUCT LIABILITY

Manufacturers have a responsibility not to give consumers unsafe products. Sometimes, however, manufacturers fail to live up to this responsibility. If you have been injured by a product, call the Colvin Law Firm. We have experience fighting both local and national manufacturers, and we’ll do our best to make sure that you get what’s fair.

JONES ACT

If you are a seaman and you have been injured as a result of your employer’s negligence, contact the Colvin Law Firm immediately. The Jones Act provides you with a special cause of action to pursue your claim. The attorneys at the Colvin Law Firm are extremely familiar with the Jones Act, and have successfully represented clients in a multitude of Jones Act cases. We will apply our experience and passion in representing you.

MARITIME & ADMIRALTY

The rivers and waters of Louisiana are governed by a specific set of laws that are different from the general laws of this state. It’s crucial that you get an attorney who is familiar with these matters.

The attorneys at the Colvin Law Firm have experience with maritime cases, and understand the relevant laws. Whatever the nature of your claim, we will provide you with the best representation possible and fight vigorously for your interests.

REAL ESTATE LITIGATION

A number of disputes can arise out of property ownership. At the Colvin Law Firm, we have the expertise to handle all such disputes. We have instituted and defended property suits, and can help with both filing and removing liens. Contact us today to begin resolving your property litigation.

DEVELOPMENT DISPUTES

Real estate development is a complex undertaking, and something can easily go wrong. When it does, you need an experienced and savvy advocate on your side. The attorneys at the Colvin Law Firm understand the intricate problems associated with development, and we can help you to resolve the dispute.

CONTRACT DISPUTES

Contracts exist to protect the expectations of parties to an agreement. Sometimes, however, despite everyone’s best efforts, an agreement isn’t carried out as planned. When your contract is breached, or your agreement falls apart, contact the Colvin Law Firm. Our attorneys are familiar with these disputes, and can try to negotiate an amicable settlement. In the alternative, we can represent you in the courts if no compromise can be reached.

LAND USE

The attorneys at the Colvin Law Firm have an extensive amount of experience with zoning laws and ordinances. We represent both private citizens and municipalities in their zoning issues, and work hard to get you a positive outcome on your land use problem.

GENERAL CIVIL LITIGATION

The attorneys at the Colvin Law Firm have a broad range of knowledge and experience and can provide excellent representation for almost any civil litigation matter. With our extensive trial experience and our broad-based legal know-how, we will be an outstanding advocate for you.

PLANNING

The Colvin Law Firm’s attorneys are well-versed with the ins and outs of running a business. We can help to provide strategic planning for you and your business, ensuring that things run smoothly from start up onwards.

GENERAL COUNSEL

The Colvin Law Firm serves as general counsel to several local and national companies. In that capacity, we can provide your business with the following services: audit assistance, general advisory services, litigation representation, and many more. We are a full service law firm, and we will be able to meet any and all of your business’s legal needs.

GENERAL CORPORATE REPRESENTATION

The Colvin Law Firm can provide targeted legal representation to companies of all sizes. We understand the special challenges faced by businesses and can help you to overcome any issues facing your company. Our attorneys have a wide range of experience and expertise, and we can put this to work for you, zealously representing your company against almost any challenge.

CUSTODY DISPUTES

Often, the most difficult part of a divorce is determining how custody of the couple’s children should be arranged. Attorneys must provide zealous representation, while remaining aware of the delicacy of the situation. At the Colvin Law Firm, our attorneys have a wealth of experience dealing with custody disputes, and bring the knowledge and sensitivity clients should expect.

PROPERTY SETTLEMENT

Divorces can be very difficult, both legally and emotionally. The attorneys at the Colvin Law Firm can help to negotiate a fair property settlement with your spouse in the event of a divorce. If no settlement can be reached, our experienced attorneys can provide zealous representation in the courts.

ESTATE PLANNING

It can be difficult when you lose a loved one, but a bit of advanced planning can make matters far easier for your family. Our experienced attorneys can help you to come up with a will that meets your needs and reflects your desires for your assets. We can also help you to prepare other important documents, such as powers of attorney and living wills, to assist your family should you become incapacitated.

SUCCESSIONS

When a loved one passes away, there are many administrative matters that need to be taken care of. The estate may have debts that need to be paid as soon as possible, or there may be assets which need to be distributed. Whether the deceased left a will or died intestate, the Colvin Law Firm can help to guide you through the probate process.

DWI

If you have been arrested for DWI or DUI, it is crucial to hire an attorney quickly. The law imposes very quick deadlines which cannot be extended. Our experienced attorneys can negotiate with the courts and other agencies involved to get you the most favorable outcome possible.

MISDEMEANORS

The Colvin Law Firm can provide representation for a variety of misdemeanor offenses. Our attorneys have a wealth of criminal law experience, and can provide you with the best possible defense.

FELONIES

The Colvin Law Firm can provide representation for a variety of felony offenses. We understand that felony charges are serious matters, and that defending clients who have been charged with felonies requires skill and diligence. Our attorneys have a wealth of criminal law experience, and can provide you with the best possible defense.

Because the process for criminal charges moves quickly, it is imperative that you contact us as soon as possible so that we may represent you from the very first steps. Once deadlines have been missed, your defense becomes more and more difficult. Call us today!