Profile

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. In his practice, Kent passionately represents clients with energy and zeal with an approach that is focused on cost-effective results and resolving matters in the client’s best interests.

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. He enjoys attending Pelicans and Saints games (but still maintains an allegiance to the Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners). In his spare time, Kent enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his wife, Lainie.

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

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Louisiana Bar Association
  • New Orleans Bar Association
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