Patrick J. Schepens

Patrick Schepens is an experienced litigator with a diverse practice who has successfully represented clients in variety of industries that include the transportation, construction, insurance, and environmental sectors. His transportation practice is broad and includes representation of vessel owners and operators, railroads and railcrew transportation companies, trucking companies, drilling contractors, energy companies, and numerous insurance companies and underwriters.  His experience defending construction defect claims includes matters ranging from single-family residential homes to multi-million dollar commercial developments.  He routinely analyzes insurance issues and provides coverage opinions to his clients.

Like his clients, Patrick’s practice is mobile. He is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Mississippi and routinely handles cases in state and federal courts throughout those states. As a seasoned litigator, Patrick understands the importance of effective communication. Whether cross-examining a witness, arguing an issue to a court, or providing counsel to a client, he believes persuasive and clear communication is central to obtain the best result in any matter.  Accordingly, Patrick takes pride in providing his clients with candid and timely advice that provides an opportunity to develop the best strategy to defend any claim.

Along with handling cases on the trial court level, Patrick has successfully handled cases on appeal in Louisiana, Mississippi, and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is respected by his peers for his work ethic and legal skills and he has been recognized as a Rising Star by Louisiana Super Lawyers.