Making sure that home and business owners affected by Hurricane Ida have a voice.
As a native New Orleanian, partner Matthew Sherman knows all too well the havoc hurricanes can wreak upon families and businesses.
Storm Recovery in New Orleans, LA
Unpaid or underpaid hurricane Ida insurance claim?
Hurricane Ida slammed into Louisiana on August 26, 2021 with Category 4 winds, it wreaked a band of destruction residents hadn’t seen since Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Ida Recovery Information
Recovery information and resources from Chehardy, Sherman, Williams, Recile, & Hayes.
State of Emergency Executive Order Suspends Legal Deadlines
In an amendment to his initial Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency, the Governor has issued an Executive Order (attached) that all legal deadlines applicable to legal proceedings in all courts, administrative agencies and boards are hereby suspended until September 24, 2021.
Update From The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) has issued an order extending the expiration date for any medical provider licensed by the LSBME whose license expires on August 31, 2021 to September 30, 2021 due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Ida.
COVID EIDL Program Updates for Businesses in New Orleans, LA
The US Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) has made significant changes to the rules and regulations of the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program (the “EIDL”). The SBA issued an Interim Final Rule, effective September 8, 2021, that, among other things:
SBA Financial Assistance for Hurricane Ida
The US Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) is offering financial assistance in the form of loans for those located in the disaster areas caused by Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane Ida Tax Deadline Relief
The IRS has announced tax deadline relief for Louisiana residents impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane and Flood Insurance Claims: 5 Things To Do After The Storm
Prior work with clients on their hurricane and flood insurance claims revealed that proper documentation of claims made a huge difference in their outcome.
The Legal Timelines That Apply To Insurers And Can Help You
Insurance companies meeting their obligations can be crucial to the economic survival of homeowners and property owners.