Brener & Kraus, L.L.C. is a distinguished law firm based in New Orleans, specializing in employment, business, healthcare, real estate, and family law. With decades of collective experience, the firm stands out for its seasoned attorneys who bring a wealth of litigation expertise and a client-centered approach to each case, earning recognition such as a place on list of Best Employment Lawyers in New Orleans.
The firm takes a strategic and compassionate approach, prioritizing clients’ best interests through skilled negotiation, mediation, and vigorous courtroom representation when necessary. Their attorneys have represented a diverse clientele, including employees, employers, healthcare providers, business entities, real estate buyers and sellers, and individuals navigating family law matters. With over thirty-five years in practice and notable achievements like securing a $225 million settlement for the State of New Jersey, Brener & Kraus team is adept at handling complex disputes across multiple legal domains.
Services Offered
- Employment Law (wrongful discharge, discrimination, whistleblowing, contract disputes, policy manuals, employee handbooks, employment contracts, noncompetition agreements, severance agreements)
- Business Law (corporate counsel, entity formations, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, board minutes, resolutions, stock sales, asset sales, mergers, business dispute litigation)
- Healthcare Law (medical malpractice litigation, representation before disciplinary boards, strategy development for healthcare providers)
- Real Estate Law (representation of buyers, sellers, condominium associations, litigation for property defects, boundary disputes, enforcement of regulations and bylaws)
- Family Law (divorce, custody disputes, visitation, support, property settlements, marriage contracts, wills, medical consents, powers of attorney, living wills, succession proceedings)
- Civil Litigation
- Notary Public Services
- Trial Representation
- Labor Relations
- Environmental Law (natural resource damages, toxic torts)
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Insurance Law
- Mediation and Settlement Negotiation
The firm serves clients throughout southern Louisiana and statewide, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and surrounding parishes. Their attorneys are licensed in Louisiana, Illinois, and Mississippi, offering broad jurisdictional coverage and a deep understanding of regional legal landscapes.
