Plauché Maselli Parkerson

Commercial Litigation

From breach of contract claims to business deals, Plauché Maselli Parkerson represents businesses in a variety of commercial disputes. Our approach is both streamlined and strategic. We quickly and realistically assess each dispute to determine the most appropriate path to resolution, using the latest software to efficiently manage documentation and electronic evidence. We are dependable, timely and candid, which are keys to maintaining the confidence of our clients.

Insurance Coverage and Litigation

For more than 30 years, Plauché Maselli Parkerson has counseled and represented insurance companies in matters involving first-party, third-party, and bad faith/extra-contractual claims. We have extensive experience analyzing complex coverage issues in connection with a diverse range of polices, including homeowners, commercial property, commercial general liability, professional liability, automobile liability/uninsured motorist, workers’ compensation/employers’ liability, and excess/umbrella. Our clients turn to us for coverage opinions, position letters, and related litigation.

We litigate insurance coverage matters in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Florida, offering expert advice to insurers on a variety of issues arising from bodily injury, property damage, professional services, construction defect, premises liability, natural disasters, and toxic tort claims.

Employment Law/Workers’ Compensation

We litigate employment-related commercial disputes concerning enforcement of non-solicitation, non-compete and confidentiality clauses.  We have defended state and federal discrimination and retaliation claims, frequently preparing successful position papers to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).  We can also counsel you on employment practices regarding the formation of, or adherence to, policies such as handbook development.

We can assist with the proper handling of workers compensation claims and if a dispute does arise, we will be there to investigate the extent of alleged claims. 

Premises Liability

At Plauché Maselli Parkerson, we know our way around premises litigation. We have defended an array of claims on behalf of hotels, businesses, parking companies, homeowners, commercial farms and recreational locations. Our extensive experience covers inadequate security claims, slip-and-falls, environmental exposure and disability accommodation and the application of farmland and recreational use immunity statutes.