Business Details
14 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Mandeville, Louisiana
Harrison & Richardson Law was founded in 2012 with a vision to deliver efficient, skilled litigation services rooted in integrity and client-focused values. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience from diverse legal environments, including small and large firms, to provide strategic advocacy in civil litigation, workers' compensation, insurance defense, and more. We prioritize building long-term client relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes. Our practice spans Louisiana and beyond, serving individuals, businesses, and public entities with personalized attention reflective of our South Louisiana heritage.We combine rigorous legal analysis with practical problem-solving to address complex cases in state and federal courts. Our team's expertise extends to land use, government services, and toxic tort defense, supported by a dedication to ethical standards and community engagement. Over the past decade, we have established a reputation for resolving disputes efficiently while maintaining a small-town ethos in a dynamic legal landscape.
Services
Civil Litigation
Workers Compensation
Insurance Defense
Land Use & Development
Government Services
Toxic Tort Defense
Wills & Estate Planning
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of experience in civil litigation and insurance defense.
- Our attorneys combine small-town values with national legal expertise.
- We provide tailored solutions for complex legal challenges in state and federal courts.
- Our team includes former municipal legal advisors with deep community ties.
- We prioritize ethical advocacy and transparent communication with all clients.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice covers automobile accidents, insurance disputes, construction litigation, and business conflicts. We represent clients in state and federal courts, focusing on efficient resolution through negotiation or trial. Our attorneys combine deep legal knowledge with practical strategies to protect client interests in complex cases.
Workers Compensation
We handle workers' compensation cases involving temporary or permanent disability benefits, medical treatment disputes, and vocational rehabilitation. Our team advocates for fair outcomes for both employees and employers under Louisiana's no-fault system. We resolve claims related to repetitive injuries, occupational diseases, and hazardous exposure cases.
Insurance Defense
Our insurance defense services include coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and personal injury litigation. We analyze policies to determine obligations and defend insurers against unfounded claims. We resolve disputes through settlement negotiations or courtroom advocacy for businesses and national corporations.
Land Use & Development
We assist with zoning variances, rezoning, subdivision development, and condemnation proceedings. Our team provides cost-effective solutions for residential and commercial developers across Louisiana. We resolve disputes over restrictive covenants, easements, and land development regulations with over 40 years of combined experience.
Government Services
We represent public entities in labor disputes, public contracting, and land use decisions. Our services include advising on ethics, tort liability, and constitutional claims for municipalities like the Town of Abita Springs and St. Tammany Parish Government.
People
Paul E. Harrison
Founding Attorney
Paul Harrison founded the firm in 2006 after working in New Orleans and Covington. He serves as General Counsel to the St. Tammany Parish School Board and represents clients in civil litigation, construction law, and insurance defense. Admitted to all Louisiana courts and federal districts.
deShea Richardson
Partner
deShea Richardson joined the firm in 2009 and became a partner in 2012. She handles workers' compensation, estate planning, and municipal law. She serves as Assistant City Attorney for Abita Springs and represents clients in property disputes and personal injury claims.
Questions
What areas of law does Harrison & Richardson Law specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, workers' compensation, insurance defense, land use, government services, and toxic tort cases, serving both individuals and businesses.
Does the firm handle cases outside Louisiana?
While based in Louisiana, we represent clients nationally, particularly in cases involving maritime law and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
How does the firm approach client relationships?
We build long-term relationships through transparent communication, ethical advocacy, and personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs.
What experience do the attorneys have in government legal matters?
Our attorneys have represented public entities like the St. Tammany Parish School Board and City of Mandeville, handling zoning, contracts, and civil rights issues.
