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“I pride myself in efficiently synthesizing complex issues into a simple story that garners cost-effective results for clients. My litigation experience, focus on cost efficiency, and eDiscovery background allows me to offer clients a unique and thorough approach to litigation.”

Overview

Tyler is a litigator whose practice includes a wide variety of commercial litigation, including the prosecution and defense of contractual disputes, construction litigation, business disputes, tax disputes, trust and estate litigation, e-discovery, and professional liability litigation. He is also the leader of the firm’s Construction Industry Group.

Tyler represents a broad array of clients from sophisticated corporate clients to small and mid-sized businesses and their owners.  At the heart of Tyler’s practice lies a steadfast commitment to being client-centric, meticulously tailoring his legal strategies to respond to the unique needs of each individual client with a focus on: (1) cost efficiency; and (2) ensuring his clients receive prompt and effective communication at every stage of their legal journey.

Tyler serves as the chair of Liskow’s technology committee, and regularly shares advice and information on e-discovery and leverages technology in his practice to not only enhance his advocacy for his clients but also to deliver costs savings for his clients.

Tyler’s courtroom experience flourishes from his clerkship opportunities. While attending law school, he was a judicial extern to the Honorable Ralph Tyson, late Chief Judge of the United States Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, and prior to joining Liskow, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Catherine D. Kimball, former Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. “I started my career as a law clerk at the Louisiana Supreme Court where I was presented with some of Louisiana’s most intricate legal issues. I have relayed this experience into representing clients in connection with high stakes, complex litigation,” Tyler noted.

Insights

Highlights

Notable Experience

Prosecution and defense of breach of contract, antitrust, unfair trade practices, fraud, quasi contract, and business tort claims

  • Defending one of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical companies against claims of deceptive/unfair trade practices, racketeering, and related claims in multiple opioid cases.
  • Defended Blue Cross Blue Shield Association against an antitrust class action suit challenging its nation-wide licensing system.
  • Represented Fortune 500 company that operates online worldwide payment system in multiple disputes involving alleged breach of contract, unfair trade practices act, and tort claims.
  • Represented multinational e-commerce corporation in multiple alleged breach of contract disputes related to business-to-consumer sales services.
  • Member of legal team that secured a $5.5 million judgment in favor of client and a dismissal with prejudice of the defendants’ counterclaims seeking $12 million in damages for alleged breach of contract pertaining to a guar gum processing plant in Houston. The defendants agreed to entry of a consent judgment on the eve of the scheduled two-week jury trial.
  • Represented national cable and satellite news television network in alleged breach of licensing agreement dispute.
  • Supported the firm’s representation in defense of major oil company in multiple commercial disputes involving alleged breach of contract, breach of lease, unjust enrichment, and alleged property damage (2013-2018)
  • Representation of peer-to-peer carsharing company that allows private car owners to rent out their vehicles via an online and mobile interface in over 56 countries in connection with breach of contract and tort claims.
  • Representation of individuals in connection with numerous business membership disputes.

Construction

  • Representation of both owners/developers and contractors in the prosecution and defense of numerous disputes involving construction contracts including representing owner in $34 million construction dispute related to the third largest offshore jacket to operate in the Gulf of Mexico. In connection therewith, managed e-discovery database with over 500,000 documents and 1.5 TB of data.
  • Representation of both owners/developers and contractors regarding compliance with and litigation related to the Louisiana Private Works Act.
  • Representation of national homebuilder in connection with numerous subdivision developments.
  • Representation of contractors and owners in connection with insurance disputes following natural disasters such as Hurricanes Laura and Ida along with other catastrophic events.
  • Representation of contractors in connection with licensing and disputes before the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors.
  • Representation of residential developer in an inverse condemnation action against political subdivision securing a judgment of a taking and ultimately settling the matter for in excess of $4 million in damages.
  • Pro Bono Representation of homeowner in breach of contract dispute related to elevation work performed on her home.

Trust and Estate Litigation

  • Successful representation of settlor in connection with revoking a multi-million dollar trust on grounds of ingratitude.
  • Representation of trustees across a spectrum of disputes arising under the Louisiana Trust Code, including fiduciary duty claims, trust administration conflicts, and statutory challenges.
  • Representation of numerous heirs, legatees, and business entities in connection with succession proceedings, resolving disputes involving inheritance rights, business interests, and asset distribution.

Tax, Professional Liability, and Education

  • Representation of numerous businesses and nonprofits in connection with state and local tax disputes including full trials on the merits before the Louisiana State Board of Tax Appeals. Representative matters include successfully representing University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation where after trial on the merits the Board of Tax Appeals found, which was affirmed on appeal, that the subject property qualified for an exemption as it was being used for the public purpose of operating a research and technology park in support of the University of New Orleans pursuant to Louisiana Constitution Article VII, Section 21(A).
  • With other firm attorneys, represented major New Orleans law firm in legal malpractice case resolving the matter confidentially on highly favorable terms.
  • Co-tried two-day preliminary injunction trial regarding future of public school funding in New Orleans.

Energy

  • Representation of a major oil and gas company in oil field legacy cases involving Louisiana Act 312, as well as claims for alleged breaches of mineral leases, surface lease, and the Louisiana Mineral Code.
  • Representation of a major oil and gas company in claims asserted under the Louisiana Coastal Zone Management Act.
  • Representation of oil and gas companies in connection with development and royalty demands, expropriation actions, legacy claims, land ownership disputes, and other complex energy and environmental-related problems.

Involvement

Professional

  • Meritas – Liskow's Emerging Leader Representative and Board Member of Meritas Worldwide Emerging Leader Advisory Board
  • Meritas – 2026 Annual General Meeting, Planning Committee
  • The Sedona Conference Working Group 1 – Electronic Document Retention and Production, Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Construction Law and E-Discovery Committees, Member
  • American Bar Association
    • Forum on Construction Law, Member
    • Section of Litigation Construction Litigation Committee, Member
    • Section of Litigation – Content Management Committee Member (2024-Present)
    • Section of Litigation – Audio Content Committee Co-Chair Tasked with Launching the Section’s Podcast “Litigation Radio” (2019-2024); Episodes include, among others, Prosecuting the President with Representative Jamie Raskin and The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Practicing Law with Mark Herrmann
    • Professional Liability Litigation Committee – Membership Subcommittee Co-Chair (2016-2020)
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Louisiana State Bar Association

Community

  • Member of the Fore!Kids Foundation, which raises money to fund children’s service organizations, primarily through the operation of the PGA’s Zurich Classic in New Orleans.
  • Make Music NOLA, Former Founding Member of the Board of Directors
  • Homeless Experience Legal Protection (“H.E.L.P.”) Program, Volunteer Attorney
  • The Pro Bono Project, Volunteer Attorney

Recognition

 

Credentials

Education

  • Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D./D.C.L., cum laude, 2011)
  • University of Memphis (B.S., summa cum laude, 2007)

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, 2011

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District, Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Catherine D. Kimball, former Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court

Publications

After Hours

"Before law school I managed a band. I enjoy music and serve on the Board of Directors for Make Music NOLA, a nonprofit music education program that serves underprivileged youth in New Orleans. I spend my free time with my wife and two daughters and enjoy frequenting the various music venues in New Orleans, attending LSU and Saints football games, collecting bourbon, and traveling."

 

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