Jeffrey J. Siemann

OVERVIEW

Jeff Siemann’s clients depend on his clear, concise communication and insightful litigation strategy. He provides effective and efficient advocacy for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Jeff values his clients’ desire to remain informed throughout the litigation process, as he guides them proactively through strategies to achieve both their litigation and business goals.

Jeff concentrates on insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, professional liability, premises liability, products liability, maritime law, and construction litigation. His clients include companies in the construction industry, retail establishments, restaurants, maritime-related companies, and their insurers

Jeff is a lifelong resident of Louisiana. Outside his law practice, Jeff enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Kayla, and their three daughters: Evelyn, Audrey, and Harper.

Representative Matters

• On behalf of an insurance carrier, obtained dismissal via summary judgment of a claim regarding interpretation of an insurance policy related to a wrongful death.
• Obtained dismissal via summary judgment on behalf of an insurance carrier, upheld on appeal, of a high-value personal injury claim regarding interpretation of an insurance policy.
• Obtained a complete dismissal of a construction defect suit on behalf of a contractor by convincing the trial court, the appellate court, and the Louisiana Supreme Court that a specific Louisiana law applied instead of a general law concerning the prescriptive period for the claim against our client.
• Assisted in obtaining a favorable settlement for a towboat operator regarding an allision and sinking of a vessel.

PRACTICES

EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

• Louisiana State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association

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