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As the new school year begins, two of D’Arcy Vicknair’s attorneys, adjunct Loyola Professors of Law, Adrian D’Arcy and Norman Mott, find themselves again imparting their expertise in their respective practices to help mold the young legal minds at Loyola College of Law.
Adrian is again teaching a class in Construction and Surety law and Norman is teaching Labor law, a class he has taught for 20 years.
D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that its founding partners, Adrian D’Arcy and Andrew Vicknair, and Special Counsel Ashely Robinson, have been recognized as “Best Lawyers” in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
This is is the 9th consecutive year Adrian has been selected as a Best Lawyer, Andrew has been selected every year since 2019, and 2026 is the second year Ashley has been selected. Congratulations to all for this honor!
On July 5, 2025, Adrian D’Arcy and Andrew Vicknair, along with friends, colleagues, and some other dubious characters, will be taking part in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in Ireland. The trip has been organized by Dennis O’ Neill of Beacon Consulting, Jim Hamel, and Adrian. This year, the group will be cycling for Spokes for Hope. …
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On June 3, D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Adrian D’Arcy, along with associate Robyn Elliott, will present a webinar for Lorman Education Services: AIA G701, G702 and G703: Application for Payment.
The Webinar will provide attendees a practical understanding of how the AIA G701 Change Order document serves as an important tool for managing scope, cost, and schedule changes in construction projects, as well as a clear understanding of how AIA Documents G702 and G703 function- highlighting their critical role in ensuring smooth payment processes and minimizing legal risk throughout a construction project.
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Ashley Robinson, along with Douglass Wynne with Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn, LLP, presented a Panel at the American Bar Association’s Construction Law 2025 Annual Meeting: Surety Secrets: Understanding Their Role and Decision-Making on Troubled Projects on April 24, 2025. Ashley and Doug discussed a surety’s perspective in securing project funding, exploring coverage triggers under various bond forms, fulfilling a surety’s obligations, and when payments are made.
D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Adrian D’Arcy, along with Special Counsel, Ashley Robinson, co-authored an article titled “Sureties and Pay-If-Paid Clauses: Balancing Subcontractor Protection with Freedom to Contract” for the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section’s magazine, The Brief. Adrian and Ashley used their collective expertise in the field of surety law to delve into pay-if-paid clauses.
D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that special counsel, Ashley Robinson, has been selected in New Orleans Magazine’s Top Women in Law List for 2025.
To prepare the Top Women in Law List for 2025, New Orleans Magazine opened the voting to all licensed attorneys in New Orleans who were allowed to recommend up to three colleagues in each given legal specialty. Each nominee was carefully evaluated on the basis of the survey results, their license and their current standing with the State Bar Association of Louisiana. Female attorneys who received the highest number of votes in each specialty are reflected on the list.
Congratulations to Ashley for this well-deserved recognition!
D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that Adrian D’Arcy, Andrew Vicknair, and Ashley Robinson have all been designated as 2025 Super Lawyers!
Andrew Vicknair and Ashley Robinson have again been again selected to 2025’s Super Lawyers in the field of Construction Litigation.
While Adrian D’Arcy has been again selected to 2025’s Super Lawyers in the field of Surety, he has also again been designated by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50: New Orleans Super Lawyers, and one of the Top 50: Louisiana Super Lawyers.
Congratulations to Adrian, Andy and Ashley!
D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, recently authored a blog for the American Bar Association and posted on The Dispute Resolver: Subcontractor Default Insurance (“SDI”): What Is It?
D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that attorney Ashley Robinson is serving on the committee for the Junior League of New Orleans Women’s Leadership Summit.
Designed for women ready to elevate their personal and professional lives while driving meaningful change in their communities, this year’s theme for the Summit is “Illuminating the Path Forward” and features dynamic keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions focused on professional development, personal growth, and community engagement, and opportunities to connect with like-minded women committed to making a difference.
For more information, click here.
