D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Andrew Vicknair, recently authored a blog for the American Bar Association and posted on The Dispute Resolver: The Importance of the Recent Amendment to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence.
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Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson Speaking at Procrastinators Program
Adrian D’Arcy and Ashley Robinson are honored to be speaking at this year’s New Orleans Bar Association’s Procrastinators Program. Adrian and Ashley will discuss recent Louisiana cases in the field of construction and surety law and the possible import of these decisions to legal practitioners. They will be covering issues such as peremption on claims against sureties under Louisiana’s public works act, the current problems with prematurity of third party indemnity demands, claimants’ recovery under both statutory payment bonds and lien bonds, public bid law, and the expanding negligent professional undertaking claims cause of action.
Join them on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 20 for what should be an informative and entertaining hour of CLE.
For more information on the presentation and on the procrastinators program, click here.
Joseph A. Rychlak Joins the D’Arcy Vicknair Team
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®
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
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
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 —.
Adrian D’Arcy is a Panelist at The Second Annual Blueprint Conference
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
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
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.
Ashley Robinson Appointed Vice-Chair to the Design and Construction Committee of the ABA’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
D’Arcy Vicknair would like to congratulate its own Ashley Robinson for her appointment as Vice-chair of the Design and Construction committee for the American Bar Association’s Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section. …
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D’Arcy Vicknair is Pleased to Announce Margaret Davis Has Joined the Firm
D’Arcy Vicknair is pleased to announce Margaret Davis has joined the firm as Of Counsel. With a background in construction litigation and commercial litigation, including claims related to construction defects, we look forward to all that Margaret will bring to the team.
Adrian D’Arcy Speaking at Pearlman this Week
D’Arcy Vicknair founding partner, Adrian D’Arcy, is delighted and honored to have been selected as a panelist at this week’s 2023 Pearlman Association Annual Conference in scenic Woodinville in Washington State.