

New Orleans Sports Lawyer
Protecting the Rights of Sports Industry Professionals
Athletes, coaches, agents, managers, and others in the professional and amateur sports industries rely on experienced attorneys to protect their rights and represent their interests in a wide range of legal matters. These individuals need legal teams that not are not only well-versed in various aspects of the law but that also understand the unique needs of sports industry clients.
Potts Law Firm has earned a reputation throughout Louisiana and nationwide for providing high-end legal services to all types of clients within the sports industry. At our New Orleans office, we assist clients with a wide range of legal concerns, from contract negotiation to dispute resolution to employment agreements, personal injury claims, and more. We have the resources to effectively pursue all types of civil litigation on behalf of professional, collegiate, and amateur sports industry clients, and we are well-versed in navigating media attention, busy travel schedules, and other concerns particular to the sports industry. Learn how we can help you with your legal needs today.
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Our Sports Law Practice
Sports lawyers need an in-depth understanding of various aspects of the law, as their clients are likely to have diverse needs and face different legal challenges throughout their careers. At Potts Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling many legal areas, from general civil litigation to contract law, employment law, personal injury law, intellectual property rights, and much more.
We regularly handle cases on behalf of sports industry clients involving:
- Contract negotiation
- Contract disputes
- Breaches of contract
- Employment discrimination
- Harassment
- Salary negotiation
- Employment contracts
- Personal injury litigation
- Intellectual property and memorabilia rights
- Competition/antitrust laws
Our team understands the unique needs of clients within the sports industry. We are adept at managing media attention and celebrity status, as well as meeting the specific scheduling needs of our clients. We not only attend to our clients’ cases with due diligence but also provide consistent communication throughout the entire legal process.
Our Sports Industry Clients
While athletes comprise a large portion of our sports law clients, you do not need to be a professional athlete to enlist the services of a sports lawyer. In fact, our New Orleans sports law attorneys represent clients across a wide range of professions within the sports industry and at all levels of play. We proudly represent the following types of clients in all manner of sports law matters:
- Athletes, including professional, amateur, and collegiate athletes
- Professional, collegiate, and amateur coaches
- Olympic athletes and coaches
- Sports agents
- Scouting professionals
- Managers
- Professional trainers
- Sports medicine practitioners
- Athletic administrators
- Sports marketing professionals
These and other sports industry clients have complex and diverse legal needs. At Potts Law Firm, we understand these concerns and know how to help our clients not only meet but overcome such challenges. Regardless of the issue you are currently facing, our team of experienced sports lawyers in New Orleans can help you seek an innovative solution tailored to your situation.
Get started with a complimentary case evaluation today; call (506) 677-8259 or reach us online using our secure contact form.

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