Deutsch Kerrigan LLP, Construction | Chambers USA Profile

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

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.

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Strengths

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Deutsch Kerrigan deliver fantastic results for us. It is detailed oriented, aggressive, and persuasive. They are a trusted partner.

Construction respondent
USA

Deutsch Kerrigan deliver fantastic results for us. It is detailed oriented, aggressive, and persuasive. They are a trusted partner.

Construction respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Terrence L. Brennan

Senior Statespeople

Terrence Brennan has vast experience in handling complex construction claims for a variety of design professionals, and draws extensive knowledge from his architectural background. Terrence also garners industry recognition for alternative dispute resolution.

Terrence is the godfather of construction.

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Kelly Theard

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 a very bright individual with substantial knowledge of the construction industry and the roles and responsibilities of the members of the profession. This enables her to provide detailed analysis of complex issues and advice.

She's a fantastic lawyer who is easy to get along with but also tough on litigation.

Kelly provides fantastic service.

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Keith J Bergeron

Band 2

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

Keith brings great respect and prestigue the practice of construction law through his professionalism, energy, creativity and skill.

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Brian Schaps

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.

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