Kevin P. Merchant

Kevin P. Merchant joined the firm in 1996. His practice areas include Admiralty & Maritime, Business/Commercial, Personal Injury Defense, Property Damage Defense, Contractual Claims and General Liability.  Prior to entering the practice of law, Mr. Merchant was a commercial lender for various financial institutions in the Lafayette area, which provides him with a unique business perspective in efficiently handling matters for his clients.  He recognizes the importance of timely communication with his clients and prides himself on his availability and accessibility.  His clients include insurance companies, oil and gas operators, and oil and gas service companies.  As part of his practice, Mr. Merchant represents clients in multi-party litigation which include well blowouts, oil and gas operations, and claims for contractual defense, indemnity and additional insured status, as well as other contractual claims.   He regularly evaluates and analyzes contracts, including the applicability of the Louisiana Oilfield Anti-Indemnity Act and 33 U.S.C. section 905(b), and has provided seminars to claims handlers addressing these issues. As a result of his hard work, Mr. Merchant has been selected for inclusion in the 2013 -2022 editions of Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Transportation/Maritime, and has been included in Acadiana Profile as one of the best lawyers in Acadiana in the area of Admiralty and Maritime Law.