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Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Evans & Dixon provides defense services for Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) cases.

The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, usually referred to as the LHWCA or Longshore Act, is a federal workers’ compensation program that covers injuries which take place on or adjacent to navigable waterways to workers who are engaged in maritime employments such as loading, unloading, building or repairing barges or other vessels. Since many such waterways abut or run through Missouri and the adjoining states, many injuries take place that fall under the LHWCA and often there is both state and federal jurisdiction over the same injury.

Our Longshore Act attorneys can provide:

  • Educational programs and seminars on LHWCA related issues.
  • Assistance with LHWCA compliance.
  • Defense of LHWCA cases from the Informal Conference stage up to and including hearing and appeal.
  • Coordinating the resolution of cases where both state and LHWCA jurisdiction is evident.

Our Services

Whether managing large-scale litigation dockets, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done.

Appellate

Cases that reach the appellate level typically involve mission-critical issues. Judicial decisions in these matters can have a significant impact on a client’s ability to achieve business and financial goals, and set important precedents for future disputes.

Business Litigation

When it comes to business litigation, the name speaks for itself: commercial and legal issues are two sides of the same coin.

Collections

Achieving the maximum returns on outstanding debts while minimizing potential risks requires persuasive skill, tenacity and a clear understanding of debt-related regulatory requirements.

Workers' Compensation Defense

At Evans & Dixon, we made our name on the strength of our workers’ compensation and employer liability practice.

Real Estate

Our real estate industry team helps clients stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

Estate Planning

Writing a will is just a small part in establishing a well-crafted estate plan and the attorneys of Evans & Dixon are here to guide you in all legal aspects.

Securities & M+A

The Business Law team is skilled to assess your business needs in commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, business formations, and corporate governance.

Environmental

Almost every business activity involves some aspect of environmental laws and regulations. Whether purchasing real estate, building new facilities, considering a merger or acquisition, or implementing new processes and operations.

Labor & Employment Law

From the executive suite to the factory floor, businesses are only as good as their people. It’s a simple formula — but one that has become increasingly complicated by a diverse, highly mobile workforce and a complex web of federal, state and local regulations.

Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system.

Intellectual Property

In today’s economy, every business owns creative assets that, at minimum, require protection and, at best, can be exploited to realize their full market value.

Insurance Subrogation

The Evans & Dixon Insurance Subrogation group's extensive experience in trials, mediation and arbitration has resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of insurance companies.

Industries

  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Insurance
  • Healthcare
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation

Real Estate

Evans & Dixon’s real estate industry team helps publicly held and privately owned real estate ownership, development, lending and management firms stay ahead of emerging legal issues and remain fully competitive in this dynamic sector of the regional and national economy.

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Construction

Successful economies — and businesses — don’t just grow: they arebuilt. Our attorneys help construction industry clients build successful businesses at every step, from negotiating contracts and agreements, to identifying and developing new sources of financing, to helping resolve disputes and negotiate solutions to conflicts that may arise out of such complex projects..

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Insurance

Every business faces risk. But when riskisyour business, you need legal advisors with the experience, focus and legal acumen to help you balance day-to-day operational concerns, strategic initiatives and compliance with complex regulatory requirements.

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Healthcare

The U.S. healthcare industry is in the midst of a rapid, major transition from fee-for-service models to a performance- and value-based payment system. Regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient data privacy… the list of issues and concerns can appear endless and ever-changing.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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Transportation

Manufacturing remains a primary driver of the national economy. This is perhaps more true in the Midwest than any other area of the country. At Evans & Dixon, the attorneys in our manufacturing team have the in-depth technical knowledge and firsthand experience necessary to provide effective, targeted legal guidance to members of this important industry.

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