Our lawyers have decades of experience defending healthcare providers and facilities of every type and specialty, including physicians, hospitals, nurses, urgent care clinics, and ambulatory surgery centers, in medical malpractice and related professional and general liability claims. We handle cases throughout the state of Louisiana. S&D lawyers have participated in hundreds of pre-litigation medical review panels and tried dozens of cases.

We focus on assessing claims and defenses in every case at the earliest appropriate stage. Our approach includes developing innovative defense strategies, motion and appellate practice, and constant monitoring of developments in case law and legislation affecting medical malpractice claims. When litigation reaches the trial stage, our attorneys have a long record of prevailing in the courtroom.

S&D attorneys bring a depth of knowledge of the ever-changing legal and regulatory environment impacting the delivery of care to provide strategic and actionable risk management guidance. We also have extensive experience representing providers in licensure and credentialing matters. S&D attorneys have represented all types of providers, including physicians, nurses, and other licensed healthcare professionals before their respective state licensing boards, assisting the providers in responding to complaints and resolving investigations.