- Wrongful DeathThe attorneys of Murphy Rogers have substantial maritime litigation experience defending companies in personal injury and wrongful death claims, Jones Act claims, seaman wage disputes, environmental injury, product liability claims, cargo damage claims, collisions, charter party disputes, claims for damage to fixed and floating objects, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims, and insurance coverage disputes.
- Business DisputesIn tandem with our commitment to teamwork, our litigation attorneys partner with clients to anticipate and resolve all potential and realized legal issues and business disputes. We strive to deliver solutions and outcomes that are in the best interest of the business and our client. By carefully assessing and understanding the matter proactively, we can provide strategic options that will prevent disruption to the operation and goals of the business.
- Intellectual Property
- Unfair Competition
- Wrongful TerminationWith years of experience in the employment litigation arena, the firm represents a number of employers in the state in defense of workers’ compensation claims, as well as representing both companies and employees in employment-related disputes such as discrimination claims, wrongful termination claims, employment contract and pay disputes.
- Employment DiscriminationWith years of experience in the employment litigation arena, the firm handles a wide variety of workplace claims ranging from workers’ compensation defense to employment discrimination claims to pay and wage disputes.
- Employment Contract
- Employment LitigationIn the workers’ compensation arena, the firm has the experience to advise employers in navigating claims made by employees for workplace injuries, and the skills to reach the best possible resolution, whether amicable or in the courtrooms of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. With respect to other employment-related matters, the firm focuses on investigating the events and facts underlying an employment dispute, and then develops an efficient strategy in light of the legal principles applicable to the facts.
- Premises Liability
- Construction LitigationThe firm represents individuals, businesses and companies with interests in Louisiana and around the Gulf Coast, handling all matters that may arise, including: appeals, contract disputes, commercial sales of goods, contractual indemnity, breach of contracts, commercial banking and financial matters, securities litigation, stockholder disputes, partnership disputes, sale of businesses, lease disputes, construction litigation, unfair competition, bad faith insurance litigation, intellectual property and class action litigation. The firm’s admiralty experience also lends itself to the ability to handle a variety of maritime commerce disputes that may arise as well.
- Personal InjuryThe law firm of Murphy, Rogers, Sloss, Gambel & Tompkins has years of experience in providing skilled representation to firms and companies facing personal injury claims. We represent clients from around the world with litigation in New Orleans and throughout the Gulf South.