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Joseph A. Rychlak Joins the D’Arcy Vicknair Team

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D’Arcy Vicknair is happy to announce the hiring of new associate attorney, Joseph A. Rychlak. Joseph’s primary areas of practice are construction litigation, surety representation, and bankruptcy work. Prior to joining D’Arcy Vicknair, Joseph served as a law clerk for in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, as well as the United States Bankruptcy Court for both the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana. He then went on to gain practical litigation experience at various firms in Southern Louisiana, working in several different practice areas, with a focus on bankruptcy and commercial civil litigation.

D’Arcy Vicknair is delighted to have Joseph join the team and his extensive bankruptcy experience will compliment D’Arcy Vicknair’s representation of its surety and construction clients.

 

D’Arcy Vicknair Designated as Best Law Firm for 2024 by Best Lawyers®

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D’Arcy Vicknair is very pleased to announce its designation by BestLawyers® as a Best Law Firm in Construction Law – Tier 1 – New Orleans for 2024!

The designation of “Best Law Firm” is based on a combination of client feedback, information provided on the Law Firm Survey, the Law Firm Leaders Survey, and Best Lawyers peer review.

As we begin to close out another successful year, 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 to Co-Present ABA Seminar: 5,280: A Measured Mile, Yes … But, Is It That Straightforward

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D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner Andrew Vicknair will be co-presenting a seminar for the ABA Forum on Construction Law on Thursday, October 26, 2023, 12pmET via Zoom as part of the Toolbox Talk Series by D1 – Construction Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

Along with co-presenter, David Ponte of Ankura Consulting Group, Andy will discuss what is and what is not a “measured mile.” Andy will help guide all attendees on how to use the preferred scheduling methodology and ways to effectively counter incorrect applications.

There’s still time to register – click here, or on flyer below.

Two Avenues of Recovery – a Payment Bond Surety and Release of Lien Bond Surety; by Andrew Vicknair

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SATCO v Professional Application Services, Inc.

TWO AVENUES OF RECOVERY – A PAYMENT BOND SURETY

AND RELEASE OF LIEN BOND SURETY

By: Andrew Vicknair

Today, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal ruled that a claimant, such as a sub-subcontractor, has the right to assert claims against both a payment bond surety and a release of lien bond surety in connection with unpaid claims on a public Project.  The ruling was issued in SATCO, Inc. v Professional Application Services, Inc. and Suretec Insurance Company, 2023-0012 (La. App. 1st Cir. 10/19/23) —So.3d —. 

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Adrian D’Arcy is a Panelist at The Second Annual Blueprint Conference

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D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Adrian D’Arcy had the honor to again be a panelist at the second annual Blueprint Conference, presented by Riess LeMieux. Along with co-panelist Dan Lund of Phelps Dunbar, and moderated by Murphy Foster of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P, Adrian imparted his knowledge and expertise to a packed audience on construction cases and legislative update.

 

 

 

The Blueprint Conference serves to provide insight into critical issues in the construction industry including the art of negotiation, modern insurance products, delegated design, owner financing issues, due diligence on private projects, a deep dive on delay claims, and more. The event also provides a unique opportunity to network and learn alongside industry professionals and executives.

 

Ashley Robinson and Margaret Davis Attend Women in Construction Conference

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We are delighted to have Ashley Robinson and Margaret Davis representing D’Arcy Vicknair at the 2023 Annual Women in Construction Conference, held in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C., Thursday, October 19, 2023. The Women in Construction Conference is the East Coast’s premiere forum for education, professional development and networking for women in the build industry. The organization empowers women to continue to grow and achieve success in the community with a “By Women, for Women” motto. Ashley and Margaret spent the morning volunteering with the Check-In Crew, helping check in close to 600 registrants.

D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to once again sponsor this wonderful organization.

 
 
 

Ashley Robinson Attends ABA 2023 Fall Leadership Meeting

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As the newly appointed vice-chair of the Design and Construction committee for the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, D’Arcy Vicknair’s own Ashley Robinson was an enthusiastic attendee of the ABA’s 2023 Real Property, Trust and Estate Law (RPTE) Leadership Conference held in Toronto, Canada.

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. Sponsors receive exceptional access to attendees who are among the most active, respected, and influential legal professionals in their fields of practice.

Ashley enjoyed days filled with hearing from renowned speakers, attending quality CLE sessions, and networking with colleagues and sponsoring companies alike, and nights spent enjoying all that Toronto has to offer.

Andrew Vicknair and Adrian D’Arcy Recognized as Best Lawyers Again

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D'Arcy Vicknair founders

D’Arcy Vicknair is proud to announce that its founding partners, Andrew Vicknair and Adrian D’Arcy, were both recognized as “Best Lawyers” in the 2024 edition of “Best Lawyers in America.” Both have been recognized consistently over the years: Adrian since 2018 and Andy since 2019. The lawyers given the yearly distinction of “Best Lawyer” are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise, and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing, divided by geographic region and practice areas. Congratulations to both Andy and Adrian for well-deserved recognition!

 

Adrian D’Arcy is a Panelist at The Blueprint Conference

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D’Arcy Vicknair is pleased to announce Adrian D’Arcy is a panelist at the upcoming second 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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