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Since I started practicing law in 1998, I have practiced civil trial and appellate litigation with an emphasis on medical Malpractice defense and Health Law.  My representation of healthcare providers in malpractice suits has included every phase of litigation from the Indiana Medical Review Panel process, through trial and appeals.  It has also included professional medical licensing matters and hospital contract issues.  I have served as lead trial counsel in numerous medical malpractice jury trials.  Other matters I have handled have included HIPPA compliance,  insurance coverage and general contract litigation, employment matters including ERISA health plan litigation, federal civil rights cases, and products liability cases including medical device litigation.. From 2008 though 2015, I was lead defense counsel for a physician who was accused of medical malpractice by over 350 former patients.  This matter has been described as the largest mass medical malpractice case in American legal history.   I developed systems to effectively and efficiently manage this mass litigation in a manner which treated each case individually, but conserved resources by avoiding the unnecessary duplication of efforts.  My litigation of these cases has involved the development of strategies to address legal issues which are matters of first impression in the jurisdiction where the cases are pending.  In this regard, I have personally served as lead trial counsel as well as lead appellate counsel.  A global settlement of the remaining cases was completed in the first quarter of 2015.. I am currently an adjunct faculty member of the Valparaiso University School of Law where I teach a course entitled “Law, Medicine and Bio-Ethics”.  In this course, the legal and ethical implications of such medical subjects as: patient care, the use of human research subjects, genetic testing, death and dying, and numerous other issues are explored.

Brett Keller Duncan, a lifelong resident of Hammond, Louisiana, is an accomplished attorney and an elected member of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board. His journey began after graduating from Hammond High, when he joined the Louisiana Army National Guard, serving for ten years with the 205th Engineer Battalion and participating in "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan. Brett's pride in his community was evident when he initiated a project for Hammond to "Adopt" three Afghan villages, reflecting his deep commitment to service. He has received several military accolades, including the Army Commendation Medal and the Louisiana War Cross. Brett graduated cum laude from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he was actively involved in student leadership and received the Lieu Award for academic excellence. He later earned his Juris Doctor from LSU's Paul M. Hebert Law Center and established a law practice dedicated to helping families navigate legal challenges. In addition to his private practice, Brett has represented over 1,000 abused and neglected children. He is an active community volunteer and is married to Regina M. Lamb, with whom he has two children, Kendall and Robert.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Hammond and surrounding areas.