Kent is a litigation attorney whose practice centers primarily on the defense of employers and insurance carriers in state and federal workers’ compensation cases, namely under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, as well as additional practice areas, including personal injury defense, subrogation, admiralty/maritime, construction, and insurance. Kent passionately represents his clients with energy and zeal with a pragmatic approach that is focused on cost-effective results and resolving matters in the client’s best interests. In 2025, Kent was recognized as a Top Lawyer in Workers’ Compensation in New Orleans’ Magazine.
Kent graduated from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2018. During law school, he was a member of the Maritime Law Society and Maritime Law Journal. Before attending law school, Kent went to college at the University of Oklahoma and grew up in Dallas, Texas.
Kent also has a genuine love for New Orleans food and culture but remains a die-hard Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners fan. In his spare time, Kent enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his wife, Lainie, and dog, Jefe.
Areas of Practice
- Employer’s Liability/Workers’ Compensation
- Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act/Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
- Insurance Defense and Coverage
- Personal Injury Defense
- Subrogation/Recovery
- Admiralty/Maritime
- Construction
Education
- B.A., University of Oklahoma (2015)
- J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (2018)
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, (2018) for all state courts
- All United States District Courts in Louisiana
- United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Texas, (2026) for all state courts
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Louisiana Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
