Baton Rouge Civil Litigation and Injury Attorneys
In the law, experience paves the road to success. At Perry, Atkinson, Balhoff, Mengis & Burns, LLC, our trial experience matters.
Personal Injury · Insurance Law · Commercial Litigation · Mediation/Arbitration · Estate Planning
Our lawyers are respected throughout Louisiana for our ability to prepare and try cases. We work hard to research the laws, investigate the facts and employ creative strategies to put forth the representation our clients deserve.
Personal Injury
At Perry, Atkinson, Balhoff, Mengis & Burns, LLC, our lawyers pride themselves on achieving excellent results. While we don't take every case, we believe in the cases we accept. And when we do take a case, our attorneys pride themselves on providing excellent legal representation.
- Car Accidents- Our lawyers have tried numerous car accident cases during our years of practice.
- Motorcycle Accidents- Injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident tend to be catastrophic. The rider has little protection from impact, and often suffers traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury even wrongful death due to negligence.
- Truck Accidents- Because of size and weight, 18-wheeler accidents often result in catastrophic injuries. We represent clients who have suffered severe, disabling injuries in truck crashes, including traumatic brain injury, spinal-cord damage and other life-altering consequences.
- Wrongful Death- Especially after the loss of a loved one, clients often need time to grieve. We are here when they need us to answer their questions and guide them through the myriad issues that sometimes overwhelm grief-stricken clients.
- Product Liability- Without an experienced lawyer, pursuing a manufacturing defect case can be difficult. We have the background and resources to help people who have been injured, burned or hurt by explosions caused by dangerous or defective products.
- Medical Malpractice- We represent those injured due to medical negligence and mistakes such as failure to diagnose, surgical errors, birth trauma, brain trauma, nursing errors, medication mistakes and hospital malpractice.
- Laparoscopic Surgery- Still considered a growing field of medicine, this minimally invasive form of microsurgery carries its share of risks - especially if performed improperly or negligently. We assist victims injured due to surgeon inexperience, error, or negligent performance with this special type of medical malpractice claim.
- Admiralty/Maritime Law- Our attorneys handle injuries to workers on boats, ships, and other vessels in navigable Louisiana waters, and harbors or docks.
- Premises Liability- Our lawyers are experienced in premises liability cases.
Insurance Law
The lawyers at Perry, Atkinson, Balhoff, Mengis & Burns, LLC, are known and respected throughout Louisiana as experienced and knowledgeable in cases involving complex insurance issues. Our lawyers represent people who have disputes with insurers when those cases do not present a conflict of interest with our existing clients.
- Bad Faith Insurance Claims- Louisiana law requires that insurance companies conduct their business in good faith. We often represent insurers in defense of claims that their conduct fell below that standard. And we also represent people who have suffered losses because of the bad faith of their insurers.
- Trucking Law- Trucking accidents often cause great destruction. In such matters, it is important to be aware of the special set of circumstances that truck accidents trigger. Our trucking law attorneys have considerable experience representing both trucking companies as well as injured people in trucking accidents in Louisiana.
Often, the most complex type of lawsuit is the commercial case which can be document intensive, requiring a detailed and meticulous approach. Our lawyers have developed techniques to deal with the challenges of complex commercial law litigation. We're equipped with state-of-the-art technology that allows us to organize and maintain good databases of evidence and discovery documents. Our trial experience and common-sense approach to litigation allow clients to reach cost-effective resolutions to legal problems that may otherwise be extremely distracting and expensive.
Mediation/Arbitration
While some legal issues require trial, many disputes may be resolved through mediation or a binding arbitration process. As experienced litigators, our attorneys understand that these are valid alternatives to trial that can sometimes save clients time, money, and worry.
Professional Liability Defense
In addition to dealing with legal claims, most professionals must remain in good standing with the regulatory body which oversees their profession. When a professional client, such as a lawyer or physician, is accused of wrongdoing or unethical behavior, our attorneys are frequently called to represent the professional in hearings before professional boards.
Estate Planning
Perry, Atkinson, Balhoff, Mengis & Burns, LLC, creates estate plans to meet the goals of people with modest estates as well as high-net-worth individuals. Our clients often desire to protect their assets, plan for the future needs of their children, or minimize estate taxes. They are also concerned with being cared for in the event of an incapacitating illness or accident. Mr. Joseph W. Mengis routinely handles such issues with clients and guides them through the many questions that surround those concerns.
- Successions- Mr. Mengis has handled hundreds of successions (referred to as probate in other states) over the course of his career. We can guide you or your family through the process of transferring assets to heirs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Elder Law - Mr. Mengis assists elderly clients and their adult children with elder care planning for future medical and other needs.
