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Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Welcomes Attorney, DJ Abrams

DJ Abrams joins DFK in its Baton Rouge office as an Associate specializing in Administrative Law.

DFK Prevails on Summary Judgment Obtaining Dismissal of Plaintiff’s Asbestos Claims

Attorneys Mike McMahon and Trey Trapani defended a marine terminal client against claims brought by a plaintiff alleging asbestos exposure…

U.S. News and World Reports - Best Law Firms 2022

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich’s Admiralty and Maritime Law practice recognized by U.S. News and World Reports – Best Law Firms…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Attorney Publishes Volume 8 of The Admiralty Record®

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich attorney Kirk N. Aurandt has compiled the published admiralty opinions of the Supreme Court of the…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Sponsored a Fundraiser for New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center

On May 4, 2022, Daigle Fisse & Kessenich sponsored a fundraiser for New Heights Therapeutic Riding Center to help people…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Welcomes Attorney, Jamie Gomez

March 1, 2022 – Jamie Gomez joins the firm in the Madisonville office as an Associate handling Trust and Estate…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Welcomes Attorney, Evan Fontenot

August 16, 2021 – Evan Fontenot joins the firm in our Baton Rouge Office as an Associate.

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Attorneys Successfully Advocate for Change in U.S. Fifth Circuit Law

The recent case of In re Bonvillian Marine Services, Inc., 19 F.4th 787 (5th Cir. 2021), effectuated a sea change…

Admiralty Record, Vol. 7, 2019

DFK attorney Kirk Aurandt published Volume 7 of the Admiralty Record, a valuable and ready reference for the admiralty practitioner…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Baton Rouge Office - Picks Up New Litigation Assignments

The Baton Rouge Office of DF&K continues to hit the ball out of the park. Our DF&K Baton Rouge Team,…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Welcomes Attorney, Katelin Varnado

June 17, 2020 – Katelin Varnado joins the firm as an Associate in our Baton Rouge Office.

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich, PLC Continuity of Service Planning and Coronavirus Monitoring

With the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disrupting so much of our daily lives, we want to assure our…

Sheri Morris Appointed By The Louisiana State Law Institute

Sheri Morris was appointed by the Louisiana State Law Institute to the In Forma Pauperis subcommittee of the Civil Procedure…

Mike McMahon discussed Key Witness Depositions at NOBA's 2019 CLE Procrastinators' Program

Mike McMahon was a panelist along with Hon. Danny Knowles (ret.) at the New Orleans Bar Association’s Procrastinators’ Program – Masters…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Attorneys Win Defense Verdict for Vessel Owner

Mike McMahon and Kirk Aurandt obtained a defense verdict for DFK’s client after a three-day jury trial in federal court…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Defends Barge Fleeter on MS. River after a 22 Barge Breakaway

Mike McMahon and Kirk Aurandt prevailed against multiple motions for summary judgment in a barge breakaway case where DFK’s client…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Attorney Publishes Volume 6 of The “Admiralty Record®”

For the sixth consecutive year, Daigle Fisse & Kessenich attorney Kirk N. Aurandt has compiled the published admiralty opinions of…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Welcomes Attorney, Christina Peck

August 12, 2019 – Christi Peck joins the firm as a Practice Partner in our Baton Rouge Office.

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Welcomes Attorney, Patrick Fisse

July 11, 2019 – Patrick Fisse joins the firm as an Associate in our Madisonville Office.

DFK Opens a New Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich is pleased to announce that Sheri M. Morris (partner) and Thomas E. Devillier (senior associate) have…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Attorneys Recover 100% of Client’s Outstanding Invoices

Michael McMahon, Jim Bradford and Kirk Aurandt successfully represented an oil & gas service company in the recovery of outstanding…

Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition

On March 23, 2017, Attorney Kirk N. Aurandt  accepted an invitation to be a judge at the 2017 Judge John…

The Perils and Pitfalls of Successions and How to Avoid Them - Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company

On March 17, 2017, Daigle Fisse & Kessenich attorney Alison Bondurant, along with Mr. Ed Griffis, presented a seminar to…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Supports Local Charity for Recent Flood Victims

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich supports St. Tammany Cares at the 5th Annual President’s Cup Fishing Tournament, which took place on…

Daigle Fisse & Kessenich Attorneys Prevail on Motion for Summary Judgment

Defending international air carrier, Lufthansa, Daigle, Fisse & Kessenich attorneys John Dubreuil and Trey Trapani prevailed on summary judgment in…

Daigle, Fisse & Kessenich Hosts Firm Crawfish Boil

On April 23, 2016, the partners of Daigle, Fisse & Kessenich hosted a crawfish boil for the firm.

Daigle, Fisse & Kessenich Attorney Presents CLE Seminar

On April 15, 2016, attorney Alison Bondurant presented a continuing legal education seminar entitled “Trusts and When to Use Them”…