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Business & Commercial Litigation Intake Questionnaire

Please provide detailed information about your business dispute so we can evaluate your case and provide effective legal counsel under Louisiana law.

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PLEASE READ FIRST. Submitting this questionnaire does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not by itself make you a client or prospective client of the firm. No representation begins until the firm has checked for conflicts of interest and you and the firm have signed a written engagement agreement. Please do not include confidential strategy, settlement positions, or other sensitive details until the firm has confirmed it can represent you. Please be sure to identify the opposing party or parties so the firm can check for conflicts of interest. Information you submit is handled confidentially consistent with Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18.
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Contact Information
Please provide your contact details so we can reach you regarding your matter.
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Dispute Overview & Case Type
Tell us about your dispute and select the category that best describes your matter.
What happened and what is at issue?
Please describe any time-sensitive matters.
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Breach of Contract Details
Provide information about the contract at issue and the alleged breach.
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Business Torts & Unfair Trade Practices
Describe the alleged wrongful conduct and its impact on your business.
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Partnership & LLC Disputes
Tell us about your business entity and the nature of the internal dispute.
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Non-Compete & Restrictive Covenants
Provide details about restrictive covenant agreements and any alleged breaches.
La. R.S. 23:921 requires the restricted territory to be specified by parish (or municipality/parish-equivalent). Selecting parishes here fills the list above with their exact names. An unlisted or vaguely-defined area can void the restriction.
Louisiana law strictly construes non-compete agreements. If any statutory requirement is missing, the entire agreement may be void. Please answer the following to the best of your knowledge:
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Collections & Open Account Claims
Provide information about the debt obligation and collection efforts.
This is the most important question for determining the legal nature of the obligation and the applicable deadline to file suit. Please describe the arrangement as accurately as possible.
These details help us determine the correct legal framework for your claim. Answer as many as apply.
If you are the debtor: FDCPA protections may apply if the creditor is a debt collector (not the original creditor). If you are the creditor: FDCPA compliance is required only if you are collecting on behalf of another party.
Consumer debts and commercial debts have different legal frameworks. Consumer debts may trigger FDCPA and Louisiana consumer protection statutes.
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Landlord-Tenant Commercial Disputes
Provide details about the commercial property and nature of the dispute.
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Prior Legal Action & Related Matters
Tell us about any prior attorney consultations, related disputes, or insurance coverage.
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Conflicts Check
This information helps us determine whether any conflict of interest exists that would prevent us from representing you.
We must check for conflicts against all parties before evaluating your case.
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Governmental Entity Involvement
If a governmental entity is involved in your dispute (as a party, contractor, or otherwise), there are strict notice requirements that may apply.
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Additional Information & Submission
Please share any additional documents and information that will help us understand your matter.
List any documents available for our review. Copies can be provided separately.

Attach up to three documents relevant to your matter — for example an existing will, deed, contract, police report, or correspondence. PDF, Word, or image. You may bring or email additional documents to your consultation.

Maximum ~10 MB. For larger or highly sensitive files, please bring them to your appointment.