Kelly helps clients with complex maritime law claims and disputes, often involving large-scale electronic document management and the use of technical experts. Here are several recent representations that illustrate Kelly’s work:

• We represented a local ship builder in a contractual dispute and prevailed in a 12-day jury trial.
• Chevron engaged us to represent the company in an on-going contamination claim involving a potential oil/gas leak. We defended litigation brought by another pipe owner in the area, in addition to handling an agency review by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
• We represented BP as a plaintiff in a products liability case involving piping systems on platforms in the Gulf. The firm’s team conducted extensive work with experts and on-the-ground investigation.
• We secured a victory at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, affirming a summary judgment in favor of a trustee and finding the defendant in breach of his fiduciary duty.
• We secured a major appellate victory at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, affirming the judgment of the district court and awarding over $11 million dollars in damages to the clients.

According to Kelly, “My past experience with personal injury claims is an asset that benefits clients in every phase of litigation from investigation, through deposing experts and beyond whether it’s maritime, trucking or any other kind of major accident or loss.”