Patricia “Katie” Wattigny is a Lafayette-based litigator who represents clients throughout Louisiana in state and federal courts. She focuses her practice on personal injury defense, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation litigation, representing insurers, healthcare providers, and employers in complex disputes. With 18 years of experience, Katie develops pragmatic litigation strategies grounded in early case assessment and focused on efficient, favorable resolutions.
Her background includes service as a judicial law clerk in the Ninth Judicial District Court of Rapides Parish and as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Louisiana. She draws on that judicial and governmental experience when advising clients and navigating litigation strategy.
Katie also plays an active role in mentoring early-career lawyers. She learned valuable lessons as a young attorney at Galloway and now brings that perspective to colleagues in the Lafayette office, contributing to the development of the firm’s litigation team.
Katie was born in Texas, raised in Tennessee, and moved to Louisiana for college and law school. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, running, swimming, supporting LSU football and baseball, and spending time with her husband, David.