Practice Areas
We are here to make a confusing, expensive and uncertain time clear for employees and employers.
PROTECTION | Employment Law, Business Disputes, Mediation & Personal Injury
PREVENTION | Human Resource Consultation
Employment Law
Example Services & Transactions
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Discrimination claims based on race, gender, age, national origin, religion, and disability;
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Maternity leave and pregnancy discrimination;
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Overtime pay and minimum wage issues;
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Sexual harassment claims;
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Retaliatory discharge;
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Federal EEO hearings;
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Disciplinary hearings for Educators, Administrators and other public employees;
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Employee actions for engaging in “protected concerted activities” under the National Labor Relations Act;
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Unemployment compensation hearings and appeals;
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FMLA and other work leave issues, including reasonable accommodations under the ADA;
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Employment and severance agreements;
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Restrictive covenants agreement;
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Trade secrets actions;
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Breach of employment agreement;
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Employment class or collective actions;
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Negligent hiring and retention; and
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Other tort claims.
Business Disputes
We pursue and defend against the following claims:
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Breach of contract
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Breach of lease agreement
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Breach of warranty
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Interference with contractual or business relations
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Unfair competition or unfair trade practices
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Business purchase or sale disputes
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Internal business disputes
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Professional negligence
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Products liability
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Collection actions
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Other disputes arising from business transactions
Personal Injury
We have considerable experience dealing with insurance companies and know how to get results for our clients.
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Personal Injury
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Medical Malpractice
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Car/Auto Accidents
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DUI
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Wrongful Death
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Trucking/Commercial Vehicles
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Premises Liability
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Catastrophic Injuries
If you have suffered a personal injury, please do not hesitate to contact the law firm of Prioleau & Milfort.
Practice Areas
Prioleau & Milfort Law Firm is dedicated to providing professional legal services to clients. Our practice areas are tailored to address the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring that they receive strategic and effective legal solutions. From corporate and business law to intellectual property protection and dispute resolution, our firm empowers our clients to achieve success within the bounds of the law.
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Employment Law
Prioleau & Milfort “Employment Law” practice covers nearly every aspect of the employee/employer relationship. We primarily represent private and public employees and professionals. Our lawyers have considerable experience representing clients in state and federal courts. We also have experience representing clients in administrative and disciplinary proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
While our practice primarily focuses on pursuing our clients’ rights in pre-suit negotiations and litigation, we also counsel business owners regarding human resources policies and practices, employee handbooks, harassment policies and complaint procedures, recruitment and hiring procedures, standards of conduct, leave of absence procedures, and discharge and discipline policies. We also conduct management training programs, including equal employment opportunity obligations; equal pay and wage reviews; reasonable accommodation of employees with disabilities; and handling corrective action and discharge issues.
Whether you are an individual or a business seeking legal representation or advice in an employment law matter, please contact us today. Our experienced employment attorneys will be able to help you to better understand the laws, and represent you in your case.
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Business Disputes
Prioleau & Milfort, LLC "Business Disputes" practice focuses on solving our client's problems as quickly and effectively as possible. We work hard to avoid unnecessary litigation when possible through the use of mediation or arbitration. However, when these methods do not serve our clients' interests, we fight for those interests in State and Federal Courts.
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Personal Injury
Prioleau & Milfort handles all types of cases involving personal injuries including auto and truck accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, worker’s compensation and wrongful death. We are dedicated to providing clients who have suffered a severe personal injury with the highest caliber legal counsel and litigation services. We have considerable experience dealing with insurance companies and know how to get results for our clients.
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Mediation
Our mediation service is built on more than 20 years of employment‑law experience and stands out because it offers something most firms can’t: deep legal insight paired with the practical skill to resolve workplace disputes efficiently, privately, and with lasting results.
A seasoned employment‑law mediator brings a rare combination of legal knowledge, negotiation skill, and real‑world judgment. With over two decades representing both employees and employers, the firm understands the pressures, risks, and motivations on each side of a workplace conflict. That balanced perspective allows the mediator to guide parties toward solutions that protect legal rights, preserve professional relationships, and avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation.
The service is designed for disputes involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour issues, contract disagreements, and workplace policy conflicts. The mediator creates a structured, confidential environment where each party is heard, legal issues are clarified, and practical pathways to resolution are identified. The goal is not just to settle a case, but to help clients regain control, reduce stress, and move forward with confidence.
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Our Human Resource Consultation service is designed to help employers and employees navigate workplace issues proactively rather than reactively. Drawing on decades of experience in employment law, the firm provides guidance on policies, compliance, conflict resolution, performance management, and best practices that support a healthy, legally sound workplace.
For employers, the consultation focuses on building strong HR foundations—clear policies, consistent procedures, and effective communication strategies—that reduce risk and improve retention. For employees, it offers clarity on rights, responsibilities, and options when workplace concerns arise, empowering them to address issues early and constructively.
The consultation process blends legal insight with practical HR strategy. Our firm reviews existing policies, identifies gaps that could lead to disputes, and helps implement solutions that protect the organization while supporting fair treatment and positive employee relations. The goal is to create workplaces where problems are resolved early, talent is retained, and costly legal battles are avoided.