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NeunerPate is a corporate litigation law firm with over 25 years of experience providing industry-specific legal counsel to businesses of all sizes. Our attorneys specialize in preemptive legal strategies to minimize liability while offering robust defense in complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions. We pride ourselves on maintaining a cohesive team dynamic that fosters efficient collaboration, ensuring clients receive comprehensive solutions tailored to their unique needs.With expertise in maritime law dating back 30 years, we handle high-stakes cases involving Deepwater Horizon incidents, class actions, and multi-district litigation. Our commitment to ethical standards and client-centric service has earned us a trusted reputation in both state and federal courts.
Services
Maritime Law
Aviation Litigation
Business Law
Class Action Defense
Employment Law
Environmental Torts
Insurance Litigation
Municipal Defense
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in corporate litigation and maritime law
- Our attorneys handle multi-jurisdictional cases with proven success in complex litigation
- We implement proactive legal strategies to minimize client liability
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency response for urgent legal matters
- We maintain a cohesive team dynamic for efficient, unified representation
What people say
Supportive team
Dedicated attorneys
Client-focused approach
Professional growth
Work-life balance
Services
Maritime Law
NeunerPate provides comprehensive maritime law services with 30+ years of experience handling Jones Act claims, maritime liens, and offshore litigation. Our attorneys represent clients in mediation and trial proceedings while maintaining proactive risk management strategies. We specialize in complex cases involving Deepwater Horizon incidents and have established relationships with industry specialists for technical support.
Class Action Defense
Our senior partners manage class action and multi-district litigation cases with 24/7 availability for emergency situations. We handle 5-6 concurrent MDL cases and have successfully represented clients in landmark cases like the Oakdale City Flood Class Action that redefined certification criteria. Our approach combines regulatory compliance expertise with aggressive defense strategies.
Employment Law
We offer full-spectrum employment law services including policy development, discrimination training, and litigation defense. Our attorneys help clients maintain compliance with evolving federal and state regulations while defending against discrimination suits and workers' compensation claims. We provide proactive guidance to minimize workplace liability exposure.
Environmental Torts
Our environmental law team handles multi-jurisdictional toxic tort cases involving chemical exposure and industrial accidents. We provide immediate emergency response, liability assessment, and regulatory compliance guidance. The firm has extensive experience with mass tort litigation including New Orleans levy cases and Deepwater Horizon-related claims.
Insurance Litigation
We represent insurance companies and brokers in coverage disputes, errors & omissions claims, and bad faith litigation. Our services include policy enforcement, subrogation claims, and defense against hurricane-related insurance disputes. We maintain ethical billing practices while providing cost-effective representation for complex insurance matters.
People
Beth Bernard
Legal Professional
Celebrating 15 years with NeunerPate, Beth brings extensive experience in legal operations and client support. She enjoys working with her family's newspaper background and values team-building activities like firm bowling events.
Bri Lucius
Paralegal
As a Lafayette office paralegal with 1 year of service, Bri supports complex litigation cases. She focuses on client communication and enjoys community engagement through farmers markets and craft activities.
Jamie Viator
Secretary
With 13 years of service, Jamie provides administrative support in Lafayette. A breast cancer survivor, she values the firm's supportive culture and enjoys family time as her primary weekend activity.
Questions
What practice areas does NeunerPate specialize in?
We specialize in maritime law, aviation litigation, class action defense, employment law, environmental toxic torts, insurance litigation, and municipal defense with multi-jurisdictional experience.
How long has NeunerPate been handling maritime law cases?
Our firm has provided maritime law expertise for over 30 years, handling complex cases including Deepwater Horizon-related litigation and Jones Act claims.
Does NeunerPate offer emergency legal services?
Yes, our attorneys provide 24/7 emergency response for urgent legal matters, including site visits and immediate liability assessments.
What industries does NeunerPate primarily serve?
We primarily serve oil & gas, aviation, insurance, and corporate clients needing specialized litigation support and risk mitigation strategies.
How does NeunerPate handle multi-district litigation?
We manage 5-6 complex multi-district cases simultaneously using coordinated teams and established relationships with technical specialists and regulatory experts.
