Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP is a suburban New Orleans law firm with a practice focused on communications and intellectual property law. The firm's founder, Ashton R. Hardy, served as General Counsel to the Federal Communications Commission in the mid 1970s. We have a nationwide practice representing clients in matters involving broadcasting, telecommunications, cable television, copyright, trademark, general commercial and local government law.
We provide representation before the Federal Communications Commission, state Public Service Commissions, the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in various state and federal courts. In addition, we have represented clients in developing and introducing legislation at the federal, state and local levels.
Our knowledge and experience rivals that of the large communications law firms in Washington, D.C. However, due to our size and location, we are able to more efficiently provide effective and comprehensive representation. Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin prides itself on the level of personal service we provide to each and every one of our clients. Indeed, because of our knowledge and reputation, we often serve as referral counsel to major law firms.
