About

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Our construction attorneys represent a wide range of participants in the construction industry, including contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, engineers, sureties, and insurance companies. With several attorneys trained in architecture and engineering and all actively involved in industry organizations, our Construction litigators are uniquely qualified to represent members of the construction industry. We combine technical knowledge with legal expertise to effectively navigate construction-related disputes on the project site and in the courtroom.

Our Construction Department has been recognized by Chambers USA for its depth of expertise and effectiveness in construction litigation. Clients commend our team for being solution-oriented, business-minded, and for providing “spot-on” advice.

We adopt a tailored approach to each case, ensuring we understand our client’s businesses, contracts, and project goals. Our focus is on efficient dispute resolution to minimize costs and delays. However, when litigation is necessary, we ferociously advocate for our clients’ interests in court, or through arbitration, with an understanding of the need to keep ongoing projects on track with minimal disruption to allow our clients to do what they do best.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Louisiana

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Band 1

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Kelly Theard
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Kelly Theard
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Band 1
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 L. Brennan
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Terrence L. Brennan
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Band 1
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 J Bergeron
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Keith J Bergeron
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Band 2
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
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Brian Schaps
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Band 3
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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

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Louisiana

Construction

Kelly Theard
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Kelly Theard
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Band 1
Terrence L. Brennan
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Terrence L. Brennan
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Band 1
Keith J Bergeron
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Keith J Bergeron
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Band 2
Brian Schaps
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Brian Schaps
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Band 3

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