Business Details
Trusted Legal Representation in Louisiana
Alker & Rather is a professional law firm based in Mandeville, Louisiana, offering comprehensive legal advice and representation across diverse practice areas. Our attorneys, veterans of established New Orleans law firms, combine extensive experience with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring effective solutions for complex legal matters. We pride ourselves on providing the resources and expertise of larger firms while maintaining the attentive, client-focused approach of a boutique practice.Our practice spans trial and appellate courts throughout Louisiana, serving individuals, businesses, and insurers in litigation and advisory roles. Recognized for excellence in insurance law, landlord-tenant disputes, and trucking litigation, we deliver cost-conscious strategies tailored to each client's needs.
Services
Personal Injury Litigation
Insurance Defense
Product Liability
Premises Liability
General Litigation
Trucking Law
Landlord-Tenant Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 combined years of experience in Louisiana litigation.
- Our attorneys are recognized leaders in insurance and transportation law.
- We combine big-firm resources with small-firm personalized attention.
- Our lawyers hold leadership roles in local legal and community organizations.
- We maintain a proven track record of successful trial outcomes statewide.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Went above and beyond
Frequent updates
Knowledgeable professionals
Professional and experienced
Seamlessly handled cases
Services
Personal Injury Litigation
We aggressively represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from accidents and negligence. Our attorneys handle high-stakes litigation involving serious injuries while seeking cost-effective resolutions through settlement or trial. With extensive courtroom experience, we advocate for fair compensation while maintaining transparent client communication throughout the legal process.
Insurance Defense
Defending insurers and policyholders in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation. Our practice covers complex commercial policies, uninsured motorist claims, and primary-excess coverage conflicts. We provide strategic defense solutions while navigating both state and federal court systems with decades of combined insurance litigation experience.
Product Liability
Representing manufacturers in product liability claims under Louisiana law. Our team leverages deep knowledge of the state's Products Liability Act to defend automotive, chemical, and consumer goods companies. We work with industry experts to develop cost-effective defense strategies for complex liability cases throughout Louisiana courts.
Premises Liability
Handling premises liability claims for property owners and injured parties. Our attorneys manage slip-and-fall cases, stairwell injuries, and parking lot accidents across Louisiana. We provide both defense representation and plaintiff advocacy while maintaining a thorough understanding of property owner responsibilities under state law.
Trucking Law
Comprehensive legal services for motor carriers and insurers in transportation-related litigation. Our practice includes cargo claims, regulatory compliance, and fatality cases. We stay current with federal DOT regulations and industry trends to provide informed representation for trucking companies facing complex legal challenges.
People
Michael B. Alker
Attorney
Recognized insurance law expert with decades of litigation experience. Specializes in product liability and commercial disputes. Maintains strong courtroom presence while prioritizing cost-effective client solutions.
James C. Rather, Jr.
Attorney
Award-winning litigator with Super Lawyers recognition. Handles complex personal injury and transportation cases. Active community leader with pro bono service awards from Louisiana legal organizations.
Brooklee H. Acosta
Attorney
Skilled litigator with focus on landlord-tenant disputes and family law. Provides practical counsel on lease agreements and housing regulations while representing clients in contested legal matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Alker & Rather specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, insurance defense, product liability, premises liability, and transportation law, with additional expertise in landlord-tenant disputes and general litigation.
Do you handle cases outside Louisiana?
While our office is based in Mandeville, Louisiana, we handle cases throughout the state in both trial and appellate courts for diverse legal matters.
How does your firm approach insurance disputes?
Our attorneys combine deep understanding of insurance policies with aggressive litigation strategies to resolve coverage disputes and bad faith claims efficiently for policyholders and insurers.
What makes your trucking law practice unique?
We offer specialized knowledge of federal transportation regulations combined with Louisiana-specific legal expertise to represent carriers in complex litigation and compliance matters.
Can I schedule a consultation with your attorneys?
Yes, we offer confidential consultations to discuss your legal needs. Contact our Mandeville office via phone or email to arrange an initial case evaluation.
