Louisiana real estate law has some unique principles in which we are well versed after years of experience handling routine matters including sales, closings, leases, donations and title examinations.
            Occasionally conflicts arise among co-owners of property which must be resolved either by negotiation or by court proceedings (“partition”). We try to resolve this through negotiation at minimum expense to you, but failing that we will aggressively pursue a resolution in court.

            At Tillery & Tillery we devote personal attention to personal injury claims backed by years of experience handling motor vehicle accident, premises liability (slip/trip and fall) and products liability cases.

We are here to answer your questions throughout the process with the goal of making you “whole,” that is getting fair and full compensation for everything you have lost due to someone else’s negligence- the tangible (medical expenses, lost earnings, property damage) and the intangible (pain and suffering, inconvenience, lost earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life).

We leave no stone unturned in this effort because the insurance companies have one goal: to pay you as little as possible.

After the federal levees failed in Hurricane Katrina and torrential flooding and winds decimated our city we fought for our clients and ourselves in years of litigation against insurance companies who failed to properly and promptly pay valid claims. We fought relentlessly because our homes and offices were destroyed without due compensation and we understand the anguish and the additional suffering and frustration when insurance companies refuse to meet their obligations.

Our services for businesses include routine matters like creating corporations or limited liability companies (LLCs), collection of debt and drafting and consulting on business related matters such as operating agreements, contract review and representation of the seller or purchaser in the sale of a business. These matters range from the simple to the complex and experienced counsel is important to protect your rights and interests.

In Louisiana “succession” means the process by which our courts give legal effect to the transmission of property ownership after death.  At Tillery & Tillery we have years of experience helping our clients assure that their wishes are carried out with the least risk of unnecessary delay, expense or conflict. In most cases this involves proper drafting and execution of a testament or will and other important documents, but we will discuss and advise you about all options appropriate for you.
            Simple successions can be resolved quickly without administration, the process by which assets are identified and debts paid before heirs are placed in legal possession. When administration is necessary we work with and advise the executors/administrators throughout the process to ensure proper handling and resolution.
According to historical records there have been court disputes in Louisiana over wills and successions as early as 1724.   An heir can challenge a will but the challenge can succeed only if the will was not drafted or executed properly or the deceased lacked the requisite mental capacity or was unduly influenced.  At Tillery & Tillery we have extensive experience in disputed succession matters including will contests, challenges to the performance of executors/administrators and disputed property issues. Our philosophy is to seek prompt amicable resolution, but if that is not possible, we will aggressively assert our client’s claims in court and fight for an expeditious conclusion.

Divorce is traumatic for everyone in the family and particularly for children. At Tillery & Tillery our years of experience can benefit you in resolving the conflicts that inevitably arise with the issues of custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, protective orders and property partition. We will work to resolve issues amicably with a minimum of the added stress that court proceedings can bring, but if that is not possible, we will aggressively fight for your rights in court.