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Chambers Review

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Construction - Louisiana

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What the Team is Known For

Deutsch Kerrigan LLP has a longstanding construction practice that is recommended for its impressive technical expertise and handling of complex litigation and contractual matters. Its broad experience includes delay damage claims, bid disputes and professional malpractice litigation. The firm's client base encompasses a range of design professionals, contractors and engineers.

Strengths

The team have young and older lawyers, which means they have a wide breadth of experience and knowledge.

The team go above and beyond whenever we need their assistance. They're always accessible, they do a terrific job keeping us informed, and are very responsive when we make requests.

The team were responsive and strategic in their approach. We got good results, which I know is attributable to the time they put into developing the right litigation plan.

This firm is excellent.

Notable practitioners

Kelly Theard focuses her practice on representing architects and engineer clients in contentious construction matters, including litigation and mediation. She is the managing partner of Deutsch Kerrigan LLP and heads the firm's construction practice.
 

Kelly is fantastic and gets great results.

 

She's smart, dedicated and a pleasure to work with.

 

Kelly is knowledgeable and fierce. She is always personally invested in our defense.

 

She has always been very easy to work with; she is one of those people who will help the next generation.

Terrence Brennan has vast experience in handling complex construction claims for a variety of design professionals, and draws extensive knowledge from his architectural background.
 

He is as knowledgeable as they come.

Keith Bergeron is adept at handling surety and professional liability claims, including those arising from energy and infrastructure projects.
 

Keith is an absolutely genuine person, he does well in thinking outside the box and he brings a level of creativity.

 

Keith provides a wealth of information. He presents complicated matters in a simple and easy to understand manner.

 

Keith Bergeron is the best.

 

He's a real construction lawyer who understands the industry and is diligent.

Brian Schaps enjoys a growing profile for his expertise in construction law, where he acts for a broad spectrum of architects, engineers and contractors on risk management and disputes.
 

He's practical and has a very level-headed approach to litigation.

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Kelly Theard
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Keith J Bergeron
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Brian Schaps
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