NZA attorneys are experienced in representing companies, large and small, and individuals in a host of commercial transactions. At NZA, we are more than legal advocates; we are an asset to businesses in structuring their transactions to avoid future litigation or to ensure the best possible outcomes if litigation is unavoidable. Companies and individuals utilize […]
The following case reports reflect the wide range of experience that NZA partners have accomplished in the products liability field. These are a sampling of cases handled by our firm’s partners. Trucking Manufacturer In a product liability suit brought against Mack Trucks and their distributor in New Orleans, Louisiana, eight plaintiffs claimed that a faulty […]
Although class action claims come in many forms, they have one thing in common – the undue stress they cause a company, its owners, and employees. Class actions arise in such varied contexts that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to defending them. NZA appreciates the specificity of each class action case and the stress it […]
Disputes over construction defects can take many different forms. They can include the methods or designs of construction and create potential claims against contractors and design professionals. They might involve the manufacturers of construction materials or fixtures and generate products liability or breach of warranty claims. Claims can be made on an ad hoc or […]
Unfortunately, disputes and accidents are realities on construction projects, often resulting in the need for dispute resolution, arbitration or litigation. As experienced trial lawyers, we have handled post-construction disputes involving such matters as mechanic’s liens, cost overruns, and delay claims. We have also handled many large, multi-party construction defect, property loss, and catastrophic injury claims […]
Construction Law Our attorneys proudly provide high-quality legal representation to construction industry participants. Our experience derives from a broad client base. We have represented developers, owners, engineers, architects, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, insurance companies, and lenders that design, develop or build all types of structures and buildings. Our lawyers are well-versed in […]
Since 1997, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C. has handled some of the largest property catastrophes in the United States. Our experience has included a wide range of factual cases including fires, wildfires, product liability, floods, collapses, explosions, and contaminations. We are very proud of the successful recoveries that we have made for our clients in […]
Few areas of the law are more sensitive than claims of sexual abuse and assault. Past clients include a broad range of organizations and professionals, including: individuals schools school districts religious organizations group facilities social workers We work with key staff to ensure we craft a well-prepared, professional defense. As in all matters, our team […]
Our partners have decades of experience defending numerous cases involving a wide variety of heavy construction equipment, such as: hydraulic excavators front end loaders bulldozers, mining equipment soil and aggregate screening equipment mobile cranes offshore cranes ship cranes tower cranes asphalt milling machines asphalt pavers compactors Our representation in the area of specialized products has […]
Business disputes are inevitable, no matter how well contracts are negotiated and despite how well-run the company is. NZA has handled many different types of commercial litigation disputes at trial and arbitration. We have represented clients in federal and state court throughout the country (and in some circumstances, internationally) on commercial fights involving claims of […]
NZA possesses experience in both D&O insurance (monitoring) and defending the actual directors and officers in litigation. When corporations and their directors and officers have been faced with bet-the-company litigation, our attorneys have stepped in to obtain the best possible results, whether at arbitration, trial, or during the litigation process. We have defended directors and […]
NZA prides itself on its developed expertise in areas of insurance policy interpretation and application. We stand ready to assist our insurance industry clients at every phase of the claim process. NZA attorneys bring 20 years of legal experience to the insurance industry and excel in assisting clients with the analysis and defense of complex […]
NZA lawyers have decades of experience in defending toxic tort claims. These include: asbestos chemicals gases mold lead paint food contamination and poisoning We have defended toxic tort cases throughout the U.S., whether brought by individuals or collectively in class actions. Our lawyers have represented some of the largest U.S. corporations, as well as small […]
Municipalities and public officials face greater public scrutiny than ever before. Numerous complex laws affect these public bodies and personnel making the potential for lawsuits a very real threat. The litigation that can arise against municipal entities and their officials is varied and run the gamut from tort claims arising from use of public property […]
Many products liability lawyers limit their careers to the defense of a single product. At NZA, we take pride in the fact that we have defended many different products in litigation and at trial. Most of these products are alleged to have caused serious or catastrophic personal injury, millions of dollars in property damage, toxic […]
NZA’s employment law group is multi-faceted, covering a wide range of services in an increasingly complex and ever-changing regulatory environment. With NZA’s combined experience of managing hundreds of employment-related lawsuits and pre-suit investigations on behalf of a wide range of employers, our attorneys have the expertise to assess risk and evaluate settlement early in litigation, […]
NZA partners have defended residential (apartment and condominium) and office building owners, operators, and vendors for claims of injuries arising out of crimes, fires, and accidents occurring on the premises. We have obtained verdicts and optimal settlements in cases involving: A local public housing authority, with oversight for more than 48,000 apartments. Large, privately-owned commercial […]
NZA has a venerable history of investigating and defending large property loss claims. Such claims include complex fire losses, floods, warehouse and commercial losses, and mechanical and structural failures. Our clients frequently request NZA’s involvement from the inception of a loss to investigate the scene before cleanup. At the outset, our attorneys take a creative […]
NZA attorneys draw on extensive experience in defending individuals, firms, and corporations in professional liability and E&O lawsuits. Clients have included: Attorneys and law firms Architects and engineers Accountants Insurance Agents and brokers Surveyors Notaries Healthcare professionals Miscellaneous professionals Legal Malpractice We have defended our peers in all types of malpractice claims, including those arising […]
Whenever doctors, nurses, hospitals and other healthcare providers have been attacked in court, our attorneys have been there for decades to defend them. We have extensive experience in medical malpractice and defense litigation; we have tried in combination more than 200 cases to verdict. Retained by hospitals, national insurers, and local mutual companies, NZA has […]
Our attorneys have represented hotels, restaurants, condominium associations, and office buildings in connection with claims for many types of injuries, including criminal attacks, invasion of privacy, swimming pool drownings, fitness center injuries, food poisoning, and various types of personal injuries. We have acted as national counsel for an international hotel chain, handling cases around the […]
High-stakes litigation calls for cool heads and polished performances. We are frequently retained by companies and their primary and excess insurers and reinsurers to monitor or drop into litigation with millions of dollars of exposure at stake. This will often involve taking over litigation that is headed for trial because plaintiffs seek too much in […]
Subject to continuously evolving statutes and regulations under state and federal law, educational institutions and entities, as well as the populations that they serve, present unique challenges under the law. At NZA, we are extensively involved in school litigation and advisory work, assisting private, charter, and public schools, school districts, and higher education institutions in […]
Our partners have defended clients in significant transportation cases throughout the U.S. involving: Boats and other maritime vessels Trucking Shipping and cargo Freight forwarders and third-party logistics Railroad Buses Taxis and private fleets Transportation company insurers Maritime NZA has defended boat owners, providers, and operators in connection with accidents and losses on waterways. These cases […]