My training in accounting makes me particularly cognizant of my clients’ needs. It’s gratifying to function as a team with my clients to plot a strategic course to optimize their goals and maximize financial advantages. Lawyers and business people working in tandem can provide significant value and progress toward the desired outcome.
Hunter Schoen has a value-driven practice which focuses regulatory law, employment and labor, and commercial litigation. In particular, Hunter works closely with businesses, from local construction companies to publicly traded companies, to provide advice and legal solutions that are proactive and account for a business’ overall goals. This business practice extends to regulatory advice, navigating employment issues, drafting and reviewing agreements, and representing businesses in litigation and before regulatory bodies.
Hunter has practiced before the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, Louisiana Racing Commission, Louisiana Tax Commission, Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals, Small Business Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and federal and state courts across Louisiana.
In law school, Hunter served as Issues Editor for the Louisiana Law Review and completed a judicial externship for Justice William J. Crain while he was on the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeals.
In keeping with the firm’s commitment to community service, Hunter also devotes time to philanthropic and charitable organizations and events, including the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Secret Santa Project and the firm’s annual St. Michael’s basketball tournament.
“ I admire the entrepreneurial spirit, and recognize the important role small businesses play in the community. As an attorney, I have the privilege of providing businesses, of all sizes, with detailed and value-oriented legal services that enables them to grow within the community. ”
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- "Not So Fast - Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC Noncompete Ban, Status Quo for Now," Adams and Reese Labor and Employment Client Alert, August 21, 2024
- "FTC Non-Compete Ban Rejected by Texas Federal Court in First Major Legal Challenge," Adams and Reese Labor and Employment Client Alert, July 12, 2024
- "OSHA Clarifies Who May Attend Workplace Inspections," Adams and Reese Workplace Safety and OSHA Alert, May 16, 2024
- "FTC Issues Rule to Ban Non-Competes; U.S. Chamber Threatens Lawsuit; What Do Employers Need to Know?" published by ALM/Law.com, April 24, 2024
- Strategic Alternatives For and Against Distressed Businesses, Contributor, Thomson Reuters, 2017-2024 editions
- "FEMA Rule Changes Target Flexible, Faster Access to Disaster Relief Benefits," Adams and Reese Client Alert, Jan. 2024
- "All My Excess Live in Texas - Texas Supreme Court Holding on Additional Insured Status," Adams and Reese Client Alert, June 2023
- "Hurricane Ida Insurance Claims: Deja Vu All Over Again?" Adams and Reese Client Alert, Sept. 2022
- "More Businesses Now Eligible for Employee Retention Credit (ERC) - Do You Qualify?" Adams and Reese Client Alert, Aug. 2022
- "Eligibility for CARES Act ERC Program Worth a Second Look for Many Small Businesses," Adams and Reese Client Alert, June 2022
- "Property Tax Assessments and Losses Resulting from Hurricane Ida," Adams and Reese Client Alert, Sept. 2021
- "Disaster Assistance in the Wake of Hurricane Ida: Low-Interest SBA Loans for Businesses and Individuals," Adams and Reese Client Alert, Sept. 2021
- "PPP, ERTC & Beyond: Impact of Federal Legislation on Business," Adams and Reese Client Alert; presentation at GNO, Inc. webinar, January 2021
- "Federal Grant Relief Earmarks Billions for Shuttered Venues," Adams and Reese Client Alert, Dec. 2020
- "PPP Reboot is Good News for Small Businesses," Adams and Reese Client Alert, Dec. 2020
- "You Want Answers? SBA Provides Loan Forgiveness Guidance," Adams and Reese Client Alert, May 2020
- "Is a Perfect Storm Creating the Environment for Significant Tort and Liability Reform in Louisiana?" Adams and Reese Client Alert, May 2020
- "The Interplay Between Shareholder Oppression Suits and Derivative Actions in Closely Held Corporations," Louisiana Law Review, April 2017