Kelly E. Theard

Kelly E. Theard: Recognized Construction Lawyer in New Orleans, Louisiana

Kelly E. Theard is a dedicated construction lawyer representing general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, program managers and material suppliers in a variety of construction related litigation including construction defect, design and professional liability, and third-party injury claims. She also assists her clients in contract negotiations and pre-claim disputes.

Practice Areas

• Litigation - Construction
• Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
• Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
• Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Kelly Theard currently serves as the firm's Managing Partner as well as Head of the Construction Practice Group. While Ms. Theard's practice is primarily focused on construction and professional liability matters, she also handles general liability matters for local restaurants and department stores. Her general liability clients have included well-known regional restaurant chains with Louisiana locations, the nation's largest broad-line closeout retailer and one of the largest food retailers in America.

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Construction Law, New Orleans (2022)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, New Orleans (2018)
• Recognized: Construction Law, Recognized: Litigation - Construction
• Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

I tell it like it is, whether good or bad, and I think my clients like it that way.

Education & Credentials

• Firms: Deutsch Kerrigan LLP
• Affiliations: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2015 (Recognized Since)
• Universities: Louisiana State University, University of New Orleans
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from LSU and Juris Doctorate from UNO, Bar Admissions: Louisiana State Bar Association

Languages

• English - Primary Language