Areas of Practice | Wagar Hickman, LLC

Medical Malpractice

Wagar Hickman represents patients and their families in claims for medical malpractice in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region. Medical malpractice stands alone in personal injury litigation as the most complex, expensive and challenging for clients, their families and the attorneys who represent them. Wagar Hickman invests time, expense and their passion for justice for clients seriously injured or killed by negligent healthcare providers, including doctors, hospitals and nursing homes. We will evaluate your case, including expert medical analysis in some cases, at our expense at the outset of a claim to determine if you have a viable case. Contact us for a free initial evaluation if you suspect that you or someone you love has been injured by medical negligence.

Products Liability

Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers have long relied on Chip Wagar to represent them in difficult personal injury, wrongful death and major property damage litigation. When a lawsuit is served for product liability, it is not just money at stake. The reputation of the company and heading off repeat claims down the road are just as concerning. Wagar Hickman can bring years of trial experience and knowledge of products liability law in Louisiana, Texas and the Gulf Coast region to protect the integrity of your products in the Courts.

Products Liability

Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers have long relied on Chip Wagar to represent them in difficult personal injury, wrongful death and major property damage litigation. When a lawsuit is served for product liability, it is not just money at stake. The reputation of the company and heading off repeat claims down the road are just as concerning. Wagar Hickman can bring years of trial experience and knowledge of products liability law in Louisiana, Texas and the Gulf Coast region to protect the integrity of your products in the Courts.

Commercial Litigation

Contracts are deemed the “law between the parties” in Louisiana. The interpretation and application of contract terms can have far reaching consequences on business owners and can even drive small firms out of business. We may be able to help if your company is confronted either by a customer or one of your vendors who claims breach of contract.

Maritime and Admiralty

Federal maritime and admiralty jurisdiction can extend to all navigable waters of the United States and marine navigation. Here in Louisiana, admiralty law is not academic as New Orleans is one of the largest seaports in the world and Louisiana hosts a huge offshore energy industry. Cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers, offshore service vessels, shipyards, marinas and oil and gas rigs can involve property damage and personal injury claims that fall within the maritime law.

Maritime and Admiralty

Federal maritime and admiralty jurisdiction can extend to all navigable waters of the United States and marine navigation. Here in Louisiana, admiralty law is not academic as New Orleans is one of the largest seaports in the world and Louisiana hosts a huge offshore energy industry. Cruise ships, cargo ships and tankers, offshore service vessels, shipyards, marinas and oil and gas rigs can involve property damage and personal injury claims that fall within the maritime law.

Divorce, Child Custody & Successions

Family law became a part of Sarah Hickman’s practice in 2018. After becoming a wife in 2014, a mother in 2015 and raising two boys, the importance of these areas of practice really began to hit home. At Wagar Hickman we efficiently assist our clients with the termination of legally recognized family relationships and related matters, including divorces, property settlements, spousal support, child custody and visitation, and child support. We do our best to make these emotionally difficult times less trying for our clients.

Wagar Hickman also provides an array of estate planning services for individuals, including wills, successions, donations, tutorship, guardianship, and interdictions. We assist our clients in anticipating their future needs and arranging accordingly. Your affairs are safe with us.