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I practice in Deutsch Kerrigan’s Maritime department resolving marine and energy disputes for my clients.

I love what I do for a living and I think it comes through in my practice. Since finishing my clerkships, I have represented plaintiffs in complex litigation and have never wanted to do anything else. I have litigated antitrust cases, environmental pollution cases, Jones Act cases, pharmaceutical injury cases, consumer class actions, and mass tort cases around the United States. Many of my cases are referred from co-counsel that I have worked with before which I like to think is a reflection of the results our team was able to achieve for the clients. In 2015, I co-founded Burns Charest with two of my classmates from law school and have continued to represent plaintiffs against some of the largest companies in the world.

I learned early on that as a lawyer, I could change people’s lives for the better.A few years ago, I had a client who worked for one company as a tankerman for 20 years. He was ordered into a crawlhole during a storm to check the radar, and as he was getting out, the boat hit a swell. He was thrown backwards and ended up with a spine injury.. He went from being the main provider for his family to borrowing money to get a Coke and sleeping on people’s sofas.. The day of the trial, the company offered us $100,000.. The jury came back with the verdict of $1.6 million in favor of my client. He hugged me and started crying. His family cheered.. I looked over at the defense lawyer and had an epiphany: His clients never hug him. Win or lose, they would have just argued about his bill.. That’s why I never doubt that I’m on the right side of justice.. When I take on a client, I dive head-first into their world.I want to know what it was like to be there during their injury… What it felt like, what it sounded like, what it smelled like. I want to know what was happening through their eyes.. I deep dive into what their life was like before their injury, and what it’s been like since.. As their attorney and advocate, it’s my job to absorb their story and be in touch with my client emotionally—not only so that they know I’m truly on their side, but also to effectively present this story to a jury of their peers.. Telling that story together... that’s how we win.. Maritime is a very distinct area of law, unlike any other.And not every lawyer understands the ins and outs of these types of cases.I do.

I have years of experience representing companies and insurers in personal injury and commercial trucking litigation. Also, I defend insurance professionals, architects, engineers and other design professionals.

I have twenty-six years of experience in diversified areas of legal practice ranging from criminal prosecution to civil litigation. I represent clients in insurance defense, premises liability, property damage and automobile insurance claims and also against claims of medical malpractice.. I have strong litigation experience having litigated in Civil Court, Juvenile Court, Criminal Court, Appellate Court, Federal Court, before the Office of Workers’ Compensation, the Civil Service Commission, and the Division of Administrative Law in the State of Louisiana.

I have served on the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions as an Assistant Examiner, Examiner, Secretary, Director of Character and Fitness and Chairman.. I retired from the United States Army Reserve as Lieutenant Colonel with a specialty in multi-function logistics.

I have over 40 years experience as a civil litigator representing corporations and insurance companies in a wide variety of matters.  My main focus includes civil litigation defense; admiralty and maritime litigation; insurance defense litigation; insurance coverage; product liability litigation; class action and mass tort / disaster litigation.

I have over 30 years experience litigating admiralty and maritime property damage claims, marine insurance indemnity and coverage claims, including insurance broker E&O claims, and oil and gas claims, such as Legacy Oil, on shore blowout, and operating agreement litigation.

I have over 10 years of experience advising emerging and established companies on matters of corporate, business, and securities law.  I undersand well the challenges companies face in when raising capital and have helped raise milliions in financing for small businesses.  I have closed large and small asset sales and M&A deals across diverse industry sectors.  I have advised for-profits and non-profits on matters of governance, risk, and compliance and have structured investment funds, negotiated and drafted operating agreements, and served as an independent reviewer of manager activities.. I bring both public and private sector experience to my practice, having served as Deputy City Attorney of New Orleans and as a Foreign Service Officer at US Embassy Cairo.  I earned my Juris Doctor at NYU School of Law and my undergraduate degree in Classics from Duke University. I am a member of the Louisiana and New York bars.

I have developed a very diverse legal practice that encompasses all facets of civil litigation with an emphasis on both insurance defense and coverage work as well as domestic/family law.

I have been voted the "10 Best" Louisiana Immigration Attorney by American Institute of Legal Counsel.. I have been practicing immigration law nationwide passionately since 2000.  As an immigrant from China, I represented thousand of clients in all areas of immigration field. I am personal, professional and efficient.  Call me for a consulation for your legal issues.

I have been a general partner at Deutsch Kerrigan since 1988. My practice has focused on labor and employment law as well as commercial litigation, and more recently, I have begun to focus on restrictive covenants.. I have been named to "Best Lawyers in America" and "Louisiana Super Lawyers" since 2007. I have been named as a "Notable Practitoner" by Chambers and Partners since 2009 and was named as the labor and employment law representative in Louisiana for Global Law Experts in 2012.

I have 20+ years defending clients against medical malpractice and legal malpractice, premises liability, insurance coverage and general casualty claims. I represent individual healthcare providers, as well as large facility health care providers in cases involving serious personal injuries, including death, paraplegia, debilitating orthopedic injuries, brain injuries, and cardiovascular problems.. In my legal malpractice practice, I've successfully represented attorneys both in litigated matters and before the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel.  I also defend real estate agents and brokers and insurance agents and adjusters in their professional liability claims.

I founded Graffagnini, L.C. in 2010 after working as an associate in one of the top large law firms in Palo Alto. I represent companies and invesotrs in venture capital, angel capital, M&A and securities issues. With offices in New Orleans, Louisiana and Palo Alto, California, we serve an international client base and usually provide outside general counsel services for fast growing companies. We also represent individuals and businesses in litigation and regulatory matters. We represent 2 companies on Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Brilliant Companies, and our clients are on the fast track to major IPOs or acquisition exits. We put skin in the game and take a modern approach to our work, meaning that we can help you scale more quickly without taking all of your financing funds in our fees. We prefer to use flat fee engagements on financing and M&A matters. Graffagnini, L.C. is a quickly growing law firm, and our clients prefer our approach to working with them to scale their businesses.

I engage in a diversified practice that includes the routine representation of clients in the areas of commercial transportation, casualty litigation, products liability with an emphasis on oil and gas equipment, maritime law and insurance coverage.

I defend design professionals (Land Surveyors, Architects and Engineers) against claims related to professional malpractice, licensing and contractual claims.. Prior to a legal career, I worked as a mechanical engineer for Chevron Pipeline Company, concentrating on design, procurement and project management issues on various Gulf of Mexico projects.

I defend clients in complex litigation matters covering products liability, medical malpractice, transportation, and commercial litigation and frequently select appellate cases.

I defend clients against employment and constitutional claims. I am best known for litigation involving Title VII, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, and Family Medical Leave Act, as well as general employment claims.

I defend claims against attorneys, accountants and insurance agents and assist clients in responding to disciplinary complaints; professional liability lawsuits; and civil and criminal subpoenas seeking information regarding services provided to clients under potential investigation/facing civil liability.. For over 15 years, I have obtained favorable results in legal malpractice actions, including multiple dismissals on dispositive motions. I have also handled disciplinary matters before the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel.

I concentrate in the defense of bodily injury and death cases with an emphasis in marine and offshore litigation claims. I represent businesses in contract negotiations, corporate structuring, and a variety of business disputes. I also have experience handling property taking cases on behalf of landowners, including appropriation and expropriation cases with the United States Corps of Engineers and local Levee Districts.. In the energy industry, I handle claims related to interpretation of indemnity and insurance requirements in vessel charters and Master Service Agreements as well as interpretation of the anti-indemnity acts of Louisiana and Texas.

I became an attorney for two main reasons.  One is that I find the law in general interesting.  The other is because I wanted to help people in their time of need. I have a B.A. in Psychology from the University of New Orleans as well as a J.D. from Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans. Law school was challenging, but I loved it. I graduated from law school in 2005 and was in the top 25% of my class. I currently focus on Jones Act and General Maritime Law cases. Focusing on this area of law allows me to stay in the loop on current issues and changes in the law that develop.

I am the founding member of Dovalina Law Group, representing both businesses and individuals in a variety of legal matters. With more than a decade of litigation experience throughout the Gulf Coast and Southern United States I know what it takes to successfully advocate for you. I have represented clients in matters ranging from thousands to multi-million-dollar law suits in the areas of civil and commercial litigation including: employment law, administrative law, real estate, construction, personal injury, family law, premises liability, contract disputes, toxic tort, workers compensation, immigration, government, and insurance.. I am is licensed to practice law in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Georgia and am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. I graduated in the top of my class from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. After graduating from law school, I began my career working in Atlanta for a top tier international law firm, but found that I missed New Orleans too much. After returning to New Orleans I worked for both mid-sized law firms and as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of New Orleans before founding Dovalina Law Group. I have the skills and knowledge to advocate for you.

I am privileged to represent clients who share a desire to “get to the right result, quickly.”. “Unfortunately, an offshoot to Louisiana’s intertwined networks of transportation, tourism, and industry is a significant human cost. Whether it’s a trucking accident or a conventioneer failing to navigate a side-walk, severe injuries occur on a daily basis.” While most of my practice is dedicated to achieving the best-possible result for clients in litigation, I work with my clients in Louisiana and around the country to develop training and investigation protocols to reduce accidents and to effectively investigate the ones that happen. By developing claim and case-handling protocols, for example, I am able to significantly reduce a client’s exposure in high-value personal injury across multiple jurisdictions.

I am an experienced trial lawyer whose practice is focused on commercial litigation and professional liability defense.. A significant part of my practice involves claims against directors and officers, attorneys, and certified public accountants by solving issues involving ethical questions and conflicts of interest.  I've also handled a variety of cases arising out of business disputes, including claims involving breach of contractual obligations, breach of fiduciary duty, securities fraud and RICO violations.

I am a regular speaker at national conferences focusing on products liability and work place exposures and have been named to Thomson Reuters’s list of "Louisiana Rising Stars" published in Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine, recognizes the state’s best attorneys 40 or under, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less.As native New Orleanian, I love photography, spending time with her family, and being at the beach.