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If you are being threatened with a white-collar criminal investigation, your choice of legal representation is a critical decision.

We represent corporate and individual clients facing white-collar criminal allegations and complex government investigations in state and federal courts. Our track record includes success in some of Louisiana’s most high-profile white-collar criminal cases, and our team has skillfully guided clients through every stage of the criminal process.

Our expertise includes:

• Fraud, including Allegations of Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud, and Health Care Fraud
• Environmental Crimes and Regulatory Matters
• Money Laundering and Structuring
• Public Corruption
• Tax Evasion

From creating search warrant response plans to responding to grand jury subpoenas, we leverage our negotiation skills to resolve investigations before charges are filed or obtain favorable plea deals if the situation warrants.

Automobile dealers face countless challenges involving dealership operations, customer disputes, industry compliance, and disputes with their manufacturers.

Our experience and insight in these matters is your asset, as we’ll work with you to understand the nuances of the situation and work toward the best possible resolution.

SEMM has particular expertise and a proven track record of success representing auto dealers in disputes against manufacturers in litigation and administrative proceedings before the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission.

The firm also advises auto dealers throughout Louisiana on regulatory compliance and assists auto dealers in drafting and negotiating business transactions.

The firm is a trusted advisor in civil and constitutional rights litigation in state and federal court. Our attorneys are skilled problem-solvers with deep experience navigating the complicated and sensitive issues that arise in such matters.

We defend individuals and businesses’ civil and constitutional rights and have been involved in some of Louisiana’s most high-profile civil rights litigation.

The firm also frequently represents students in school disciplinary proceedings at Universities and secondary schools. This work includes Title IX investigations, disciplinary hearings and related litigation, and advising schools on Title IX compliance issues.

Our expertise includes:

• Challenges to legislation and other governmental action
• Due Processand Equal Protection Claims
• Title IX Disciplinary Proceedings and Litigation
• First Amendment Claims
• Violations of the Louisiana Constitution

Our firm provides support to clients across the construction industry, representing them in transactional and complex litigation matters.

Our firm represents some of Louisiana’s most high-profile and successful construction companies, who rely on our expertise in drafting and negotiating complex construction contracts, as well as litigating a variety of real estate and construction-related claims, including:

• Contract Disputes
• Construction Defects
• Change Orders
• Delays/Disruptions
• Wrongful Termination

We serve clients in all areas of the industry, including real estate developers, building owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders, sureties, architects, and engineers, asserting and defending claims and liens according to the Louisiana Private Works Act, Public Works Act, and the Miller Act.

We work with energy industry clients throughout the region, with clients that include international and independent energy companies, oil and gas producers, contractors, oilfield service companies, suppliers, operators, and landowners, for whom we offer extensive experience litigating contractual and statutory rights and tort claims involving the energy industry.

Our full-service energy practice encompasses dispute resolution, litigation in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings before local, state, and federal agencies. Our team will work hard to ensure the best possible outcome so you can get back to business.