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Andrew Vicknair and Ashley Robinson Speaking at the ABA’s 2024 Regional Meeting: Infrastructure From The Ground Up

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D’Arcy Vicknair’s founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, and special counsel, Ashley Robinson will be featured speakers at the American Bar Association’s upcoming 2024 Regional Meeting.

On December 5, 2024, in four convenient locations across the country (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New Orleans), the ABA Forum on Construction Law will present “Infrastructure from the Ground Up: Civil Works Projects for Lawyers.” Taught by leading industry professionals in each location, this one-of-a-kind program provides a unique opportunity for both new and seasoned construction lawyers, as well as other construction industry participants, to gain a fundamental understanding of the key engineering and construction issues that govern major civil works projects, or “horizontal” construction.

Andy and Ashley will be presenting Session Four: Power, which will examine the unique legal issues involved in power plant projects.

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Ashley Robinson Represents D’Arcy Vicknair at the ABA 2024 Fall Leadership Conference in Hawaii

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As Vice-Chair of the Design and Construction committee for the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, Ashley Robinson represented D’Arcy Vicknair at the ABA’s 2024 Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE) Leadership Conference held last week in Maui, Hawaii.

The RPTE Fall Leadership Meeting is exclusive to Section leaders and provides a unique opportunity for sponsoring companies to connect with more than 200 key members who gather to discuss and make decisions for the new fiscal year. Representing D’Arcy Vicknair, a leading firm in the construction and surety industry, Ashley participated in planning for upcoming webinars, substantive meetings, and other CLE opportunities with the Design and Construction committee. The committee also had the opportunity to learn about the impact of the recent wildfires on Maui and the challenges that Hawaiians face as a result of the wildfires from a legal perspective.

After participating in a conference filled with renowned speakers, quality CLE sessions, and networking events, Ashley spent her evenings enjoying the Maui nightlife.

D’Arcy Vicknair Welcomes Robyn Elliott to the Team

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D’Arcy Vicknair is pleased to announce that Robyn Elliott has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Robyn brings over a decade of experience in construction litigation, insurance defense, and employment law to the firm.

With extensive expertise in corporate compliance and construction litigation, we are excited to see Robyn’s contributions to our growing firm.

D’Arcy Vicknair LLC Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2025

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D’Arcy Vicknair LLC has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms® , a testament to its unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in Construction Law Tier 1, New Orleans, D’Arcy Vicknair LLC has distinguished itself in the legal industry, earning this prestigious accolade.

Firms included in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers.

This is the third year in a row the firm has been recognized, and all of us at D’Arcy Vicknair are grateful for the support of both our clients and our peers to help achieve this great award.

Andrew Vicknair Co-Authored Article for the ABA Fidelity & Surety Law Committee: Delay Claims- What Are They? What Are The Different Types?

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D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, along with Heather Shore of Shaffer Lomardo Shurin, co-authored an article titled “Delay Claims- What Are They? What Are The Different Types?” for the American Bar Association’s Fidelity & Surety Law Committee. Andrew and Heather use their collective expertise in the field of surety law to delve into the different types of delay claims and their effect on disputes on constructon projects.

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Adrian D’Arcy to be a Panelist at The Third Annual Blueprint Conference

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D’Arcy Vicknair is pleased to announce Adrian D’Arcy will again be a panelist at the upcoming third annual Blueprint Conference presented by Riess LeMieux.

The Blueprint Conference  serves to provide insight on critical issues in the construction industry including risk mitigation, project administration, contract negotiation, and more. The event also provides a unique opportunity to network and learn alongside industry professionals and executives.

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Andrew Vicknair to Present Seminar for the LSBA – Blueprints & Legalities: Navigating Construction Licensing

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D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, will be presenting “Blueprints & Legalities: Navigating Construction Licensing” for the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Construction Division at the upcoming “Building For Success” conference on October 10, 2024. The conference is  an immersive seminar where the intricacies of construction law come to life, tailored specifically for seasoned lawyers and judges.

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Donovan Beckwith Joins the D’Arcy Vicknair Team as an Associate Attorney

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D’Arcy Vicknair is delighted to announce Donovan D. Beckwith has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Donovan’s primary practice areas include construction litigation in state and federal courts. Prior to joining D’Arcy Vicknair, Donovan worked in insurance defense litigation, and while still in law school, he became Mediation Certified in Louisiana and Mississippi.

D’Arcy Vicknair is excited to have Donovan join the team and put his litigation and mediation experience to work.

D’Arcy Vicknair Attorneys, Adrian D’Arcy and William Mumfrey, to Present Seminar: Understanding AIA Document A312 Bond Forms for Lorman Education Services

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On September 26, 2024, D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Adrian D’Arcy, along with associate William Mumfrey, will present a webinar for Lorman Education Services: Understanding AIA Document A312 Bond Forms.

 

 

The Webinar will help attendees to define and understand the basic workings of A312 bonds, help identify defenses to claims against a A312 Performance Bond, learn the proper manner to present notice of default under a A312 Performance Bond, and understand the pitfalls associated with not honoring respective obligations under the A312 Bonds.

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D’Arcy Vicknair Attorneys Teaching at Loyola Law School in the Fall of 2024

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D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Adrian D’Arcy and Norman Mott, again have the honor of teaching at Loyola College of Law this Fall. They are both excited to impart their expertise in their respective practices to the students of Loyola’s College of Law.

Adrian is teaching a class in Construction and Surety law and Norman is teaching Labor law.

D’Arcy Vicknair Attorneys Selected as Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch by Best Law Firms® in 2025

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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,” along with associate Margaret Davis being recognized as “One to Watch” in the 2025 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. Congratulations to all for this honor!

Adrian D’Arcy

Andrew Vicknair
Ashley Robinson
Margaret Davis