Baton Rouge, Louisiana Business Law Attorneys

Dunlap Fiore, LLC

One American Place
Suite 810
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
USA

(225) 910-8189 or (888) 415-9150

(225) 282-068

www.dunlapfiore.com

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Law Firm Overview

Dunlap Fiore, LLC law firm in Baton Rouge, Louisiana helps clients in business and commercial litigation. The legal team at Dunlap Fiore, LLC, can assist you with your needs. Our Baton Rouge, Louisiana, law firm serves businesses, government agencies, insurance companies, construction companies and others in various practice areas. We represent local businesses, as well as national companies. No matter is too challenging or complex for our experienced attorneys. From forming a business to drafting a non-compete agreement to litigating complex disputes, we have the knowledge and resources to achieve the best results.

Our lawyers have a combined 45 years of experience and are committed to providing practical and effective legal solutions that fully meet your needs. When you work with our firm, you can expect: Personalized services; Open communication; Honest and straightforward answers; Creative legal solutions. Our firm takes pride in the level of personal service we provide for every client. We tailor our legal services to meet the objectives of you or your business. By taking time to fully understand your objectives, we can provide the most effective strategy that will help you achieve the best results for your situation. We are your source for knowledgeable, honest and continuous legal counsel.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Business Law

From the beginning steps of forming a business to outsourcing general legal counsel, we are dedicated to meeting the legal needs of our clients. We frequently work with construction companies, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies providing services such as: Business formation — LLC or incorporations; Drafting leases and purchase agreements; Asset sales; Bylaw legal advice; Drafting operating agreements; Drafting employee manuals and employment practices; and Employment law advice and representation.

- Federal Contracting & Military Construction (MILCON) Law

Complex legal matters call for the expertise of an experienced lawyer who can successfully overcome challenges. At our law firm, we have the knowledge to create an effective strategy for your legal situation and achieve the best results for your situation. Our firm represents businesses and contractors in federal contracts, Military Construction (MILCON) law and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) law. John Dunlap has more than 20 years of federal administrative law experience serving as a Colonel in the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps.

- Labor and Employment Law

We represent employers in a variety of legal issues, including: Mass layoffs; Noncompete agreements; Reduction enforce; Employer management and education processes; Litigation matters; Preventative practices; Disability leave; and Health management. We represent small to mid-sized employers facing allegations of all types, and we are dedicated to protecting your rights and creating the strongest defense possible. We will explore resolutions outside the courtroom through arbitration or mediation, and work toward a solution that is in your best interests. If a resolution cannot be reached outside the courtroom, we are highly trained litigators who are fully prepared to advocate on your behalf in the courtroom.

- Environmental Law

Our Baton Rouge, Louisiana, law firm has represented contractors, individuals and government agencies in a variety of issues, including: Clean Water Act violations related to Oil spills; CERCLA and Endangered Species Act violations — including criminal representation; Criminal representation in investigations; Environmental litigation; Mold litigation; Asbestos / ACM defense; Clean Air Act litigation; and Chinese Drywall Litigation. We have been providing professional and knowledgeable legal counsel in a variety of environmental law issues for years. We can provide effective legal advice for entities to avoid challenges or complications in the future, as well as aggressive legal counsel for those facing allegations or charges. Our firm has even represented the state of Louisiana in environmental compliance issues.

- Insurance Defense

Our Baton Rouge insurance attorneys have represented clients including the Louisiana Office of Risk Management in casualty and property defense, as well as Western World Insurance Company in insurance defense matters. It is our top priority to meet your business objectives, and we will aggressively advocate on your behalf. If an appropriate resolution cannot be reached through negotiations, we will assert your rights in the courtroom. We have successfully represented insurance companies in cases involving: Personal injury defense; Labor and employment law defense; Regulatory Liability defense; Allegations of violations of federal civil rights / police brutality; and Child abuse allegations.

- Surety Law

The laws surrounding surety bonds are extremely complex. If you or your company is involved in a dispute, it is critical that you work with a lawyer who is highly knowledgeable of the law and understands how to achieve results that are in your best interests. Our surety lawyers are actively involved in negotiations with project owners, creditors, and financially troubled contractors during all stages of the construction process. The firm's surety lawyers have expertise in matters concerning default, project completion, and financing arrangements. The firm represents surety clients in relation to projects throughout the United States. Our clients turn to us when faced with a loss or potential loss, and it is our primary goal to achieve the best possible outcome for your situation. We are an established and trusted firm that is fully committed to meeting your needs.

- General Legal Counsel

We provide outside counsel solutions for large and small businesses in Baton Rouge, as well as for nationwide construction companies, developers and other entities. At Dunlap Fiore, LLC, we provide a wide range of legal services for our clients, including: Business formation; Commercial lease review and drafting; Regulatory and administrative counsel; Insurance defense and insurance claims; Contract review; Employment contract drafting; and Labor law issues.

- Construction Law

Our firm has represented project owners, general contractors, sub-contractors, design professionals, equipment suppliers and construction lenders in all aspects and phases of construction law matters. We represent clients facing construction problems encountered are withheld payments, lien claims, defective work, defective design, delay claims, and claims for additional work: Construction delay claims; Structural defects; Withheld payments; Non-conforming and defective work; Unforeseen and changed conditions; Defective design; Claims for additional work; Bid disputes; Defective bids; Mechanics' liens; Public bid law disputes; Federal procurement and MILCON law issues; Regulatory issues; Federal Contractor Assessment issues; and Termination disputes.

- Litigation

Our firm represents a wide range of clients in business law, construction law and litigation matters. From local small businesses to Fortune 500 Companies, we are committed to handling your litigation matters with assertive representation. Our attorneys have extensive litigation experience involving: Class actions; Regulatory liability actions; Toxic tort claims; Civil RICO claims; Shareholder disputes; Environmental law; Insurance defense and coverage counsel; Civil litigation and Personal Injury; FEMA flood map disputes; Construction law; Employment and ERISA claims; Landlord - Tenant disputes; Design Professional malpractice; Bond claims; and Collections.