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In some cities with recently booming economies – Miami comes to mind – a great rush of development, both commercial and residential, led to a large inventory of vacant space that went begging when the economic downturn and credit squeeze gripped the country. This exerted strong downward pressure on rents […]

When LeJeune v. Rayne Branch Hospital, 556 So.2d 559 (La. 1990) finally reached the Louisiana Supreme Court, Justice Calogero wrote an opinion specifically recognizing, with restrictions, a bystander’s rights to sue for damages. In order to file suit, the claimant had to (1) view the accident or come upon the accident […]

Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn, LLP is an active member of Legus, a network of international law firms. As a member of this organization, Simon, Peragine is able to provide clients with access to quality legal representation throughout the United States, South and Central America, Europe, Asia and the Far […]

M. Claire Durio was accepted into the New Orleans CREW, (Commercial Real Estate Women) in 2008. Ms. Durio is also a member of AECRE, (International Association of Attorneys and Executives in Corporate Real Estate).