His legal practice areas include Real Estate Transactions, Loan Closings, Estate Planning, Successions and Trusts, Banking, Mergers and Acquisitions, Taxation, and general Business/Corporate law.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Transactions
When you purchase or refinance a home or tract of real estate, a title company is needed to “close” the transaction. Marathon Title Company insures the property involved in the transaction is free and clear of ownership claims by any party other than the buyer or their lender. Making this determination is critical for a valid sale. From large, complex commercial transactions to small home equity loans – we are prepared to handle your closing efficiently and professionally.
Limited Liability Companies
Meeting the legal needs of business and corporate clients is an important part of our firm's practice. The attorneys at Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP have extensive knowledge and experience representing corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, joint ventures and sole proprietorships. We offer sound guidance in selection of the most appropriate entity for a client's needs and provide ongoing service to assist our business clients in efficiently maintaining their corporate structure. We prepare formation documents, bylaws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and resolutions, and handle the requisite state and federal filings.
In addition to structuring and maintaining business entities, our firm is equipped to handle any business or commercial transaction, whether routine or highly complex, including mergers and acquisitions, asset sales and purchases, leases and transfers. We regularly draft and interpret buy-sell and other contractual agreements among shareholders, members and officers, as well as employment agreements, license and distributor agreements and other business related contracts.
Employment Litigation
The attorneys at Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP offer experienced representation to employers and employees in wage and employment law matters. We handle employment claims before all federal and state courts and administrative agencies, including claims arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act and cases involving harassment or discrimination based on age, sex, race, disability status or religious belief. Our firm also has experience conducting employment investigations before litigation commences, and with training and compliance counseling, can help clients identify issues early in an effort to avoid litigation and conflicts in the workplace.
The attorneys of Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP bring extensive knowledge and many years of combined experience to the practice of real estate law. Our firm effectively and efficiently handles residential and commercial property sales and transactions. From offer to sale, Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP provides superior service in handling all aspects of buying and selling real estate, so that our clients feel confident about a smooth transaction. Our real estate attorneys draft or review sales contracts, review lending documents, negotiate agreements, search and clear titles, analyze and rectify potential problems and conduct the closing transaction.
Construction Litigation
The attorneys at Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP have years of experience in construction litigation, mediation and arbitration. Our attorneys have represented general contractors, subcontractors, owners and architects in both small and large disputes involving public and private works. Our experience allows us to efficiently handle cases of all sizes, no matter how complex.
Real Estate Transactions
To better service our clients, Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP formed Marathon Title Company. This in-house subsidiary eliminates the need for outside assistance in title searches and other technical aspects of real estate transactions. This is yet another example of how our diverse services allow us to focus sharply on client service.
Eminent Domain
With substantial knowledge of Louisiana property laws, our attorneys regularly and successfully assist clients with other real estate matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, land use, zoning and permit applications and amendments, evictions, boundary disputes, eminent domain actions and issues involving homeowner associations and condominium developments.
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Medical Malpractice
Practice areas include Real Estate (Transactional and Litigation), Construction Law, Employment Law, Medical Malpractice, and General Civil Litigation.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
At Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP, we will promptly and aggressively investigate claims and pursue legal action in accordance with criminal statutory deadlines imposed by state and federal law. Our trial attorneys are skilled at settlement negotiation and have extensive civil litigation experience in state and federal courts. We also offer representation to claimants in administrative matters such as social security disability and workers compensation claims.
With over 90 years of combined experience in areas such as Banking Law, Estate Planning, Business Planning and Real Estate Law, our attorneys have the necessary skills to provide you with the correct legal advice.
Wills
Trusts
He is a member of the Fourth Judicial District Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, American College of Mortgage Attorneys, and a member of the Louisiana Bank Counsel. In the Louisiana Bar Association, he is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section as well as the Taxation Section. Brooks served as President of the Louisiana Bar Association, Section of Taxation in 1998-1999. He is also certified by the Louisiana Bar Association as a Tax Law Specialist, as well as an Estate Planning and Administration Specialist.
Power of Attorney
Led by W. Brooks Watson, a Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist and Tax Law Specialist, the succession and estate planning attorneys at Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP are highly qualified to assist clients in all areas of estate planning, from drafting wills, trusts and powers of attorney to developing a comprehensive estate plan designed to minimize federal gift and estate taxation and protect and transition assets for the next generation. Relying on our extensive knowledge and experience, we help clients identify specific needs and achieve their estate planning goals.
Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP is well known and highly respected in the area of banking law, serving as counsel to a number of community banks and credit unions as well as major regional and national banks and their holding companies. Our attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable regarding state and federal banking regulations and commercial and consumer lending laws. We represent financial institutions in loan closing transactions, collection of accounts and enforcement of security interests, foreclosure and asset recovery. Our firm is uniquely qualified to provide counsel to banks and credit unions, helping them develop and implement policies, practices and procedures to better serve their needs and those of their customers.
Tax Law
Watson, McMillin & Street, LLP tax practice offers counseling and representation to clients regarding the tax consequences of complex business organizations, mergers, acquisitions, take-overs and other business relationships. We also consult with clients regarding personal income tax matters and controversies.