Terrence L. Brennan

Terrence L. Brennan

New Orleans, LA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Arbitration Construction Law Litigation - Construction Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Biography

Terrence L. Brennan defends clients faced with complex construction issues and claims. With a deep knowledge of the construction industry, he provides clients with timely advice to recognize the problem quickly, address it, and resolve it by using practical solutions.

Drawing on his experience as an architect, Terry serves as a valuable resource to construction clients facing malpractice claims. His ability to read a set of plans, relate and speak the same language as the people he represents allows problems to be addressed quickly and typically leads to a faster resolution. When faced with a professional liability claim, he aggressively represents his architect, engineer and surveyor clients as an effective, efficient and tough construction litigator with hopes to find the most cost-effective solution.

Maintaining a cost conscious and efficient practice, Terry has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolutions methods and procedures. He also advises clients on non-litigation matters such as review of contracts and loss prevention, trying to minimize risk for clients and avoid litigation.

Mr. Brennan has authored or co-authored many construction related publications throughout his career. He has also submitted papers and been a featured speaker at seminars and programs sponsored by several organizations and associations, including the Construction Specifications Institute, the Associated General Contractors, Associated Builders and Contractors, the Louisiana AIA, the New Orleans Chapter of the AIA and the Greater New Orleans Business Roundtable.

Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Kansas, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Kansas State University, B. ARCH, graduated 1976

  • Kansas, Kansas
  • Louisiana, Louisiana

  • American Arbitration Association -
  • American Bar Association - Construction Industry Forum
  • American Institute of Architects -
  • Associated Builders and Contractors -
  • Associated General Contractors -
  • Kansas, Kansas
  • Louisiana, Louisiana
  • American Arbitration Association -
  • American Bar Association - Construction Industry Forum
  • American Institute of Architects -
  • Associated Builders and Contractors -
  • Associated General Contractors -
  • University of Kansas, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Kansas State University, B. ARCH, graduated 1976

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Construction Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Construction, New Orleans (2016)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, New Orleans (2015)
  • Construction Law, New Orleans (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Arbitration
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Mediation
  • Professional Malpractice Law
Special Focus:
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Architects and Engineers
  • Construction Disputes
  • Contract Review and Negotiation
  • Government Contracts
  • Professional Liability
Awards:
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers® List, 2007-2018
  • Chambers & Partners, Notable Practitioner, 2011-present
  • Top 50 of "Louisiana Super Lawyers" List, 2010-2011

Additional Information

  • Areas of Practice
  • Construction Law and Litigation
  • Design Professional Errors and Omissions

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