Andy Veazey - Lafayette, LA

Overview

Awards and Honors

Education

• Legal Education

  • Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1992
    J.D.

• Non Legal Education

  • Louisiana State University, 1989
    B.S.
    Major: Accounting

Current Employment Position(s)

• Partner

Past Positions

• Jeansonne & Remondet, Senior Associate, 1995 - 2003
• Hon. Richard J. Putnam, U.S. District Judge, W.D.LA, Law Clerk, 1993 - 1994
• Hon. J. Byron Hebert, La. 15th Judicial District Court, Law Clerk, 1992 - 1993

Classes and Seminars

• Estate Planning Overview and Guidelines, John M. Duhe Inn of Court, 4/17/2023
  
• Indemnity and Workers Compensation Issues Stemming from Workplace Torts in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association Disney Seminar, 2/11/2013
  
• Law Office Technology: Using Speech Recognition Software and a Paperless Law Office to Improve Client Service, John M. Duhe Inn of Court, 2/11/2013
  
• Products Liability, Indemnity and Workers Compensation Issues Stemming from Workplace Torts in Louisiana, Private Client Seminar, 9/24/2009
  
• Products Liability, Indemnity and Workers Compensation Issues Stemming from Workplace Torts in Louisiana, Private Client Seminar, 5/8/2008
  
• Safekeeping Client’s and Third Party’s Property in Lawyer’s Trust Accounts, John M. Duhe Inn of Court, 1/11/2007

Pro Bono Activities

• Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers, 1998 - Present

Representative Clients

• Representation of major oil and gas company on claims for scope of and rights granted under pipeline servitudes acquired by them

• Representation of large independent oil and gas exploration company on claims for property damage, nuisance and remediation damages stemming from gas well blowout.

• Representation of major oil and gas company in a large toxic tort mass action and class action alleging injuries resulting from chemical exposure and airborne release of chemicals.

• Representation major oil and gas company in an environmental tort claim by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development alleging groundwater contamination stemming from underground pipeline release.

• Representation of major oil and gas company in insurance claims against multiple insurers under commercial policies stemming from thousands of personal injury claims relating to chemical pipeline release.

• Representation of major oil and gas company regarding advice on applicability and interpretation of Alternative Dispute Resolution Agreement to various claims stemming from chemical spill.

• Represented oil and gas service company in claim for severe injuries sustained by worker in rig accident involving separation of MWD assembly and standpipe.

• Defense of real estate developers in claim by investors alleging securities violations, Civil RICO and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

• Representation of large servitude owner in Concursus/Interpleader proceeding involving dispute over ownership of royalty proceeds from oil and gas production.

• Representation of refinery owner in defense and indemnity claim against sub-contractor for claims by sub-contractor’s employee.

• Representation of group of royalty owners in claims for penalties and attorneys fee for willful or unreasonable delays in payment of royalties.

• Representation of oil and gas service company defense of claims for serious injuries sustained by employee in accident on offshore platform and claim and third party claims for defense, indemnity and insurance coverage and against third party sling manufacturer.

• Representation of small business in administrative claims by LDEQ alleging violations for particulates emissions.

• Representation of electrical sub-contractor on various collection matters and claims under Louisiana Private Works Act and Louisiana Public Works Act.

• Representation of oil and gas service company on claims for injunctive relief stemming from trade secrets misappropriation.

• Representation of engineering contractor in drafting and negotiation of multi-million dollar services contract with Louisiana Utility.

• Representation of plaintiff in claim for catastrophic injuries sustained from medical malpractice in post-surgical care following nephrectomy.

• Representation of driver in wrongful death action and claim for exemplary damages stemming from alcohol-related accident.

• Representation of shopping center owner in claim for injuries sustained by customer in fall.

• Representation of manufacturer of recalled heart defibrillator as local counsel in MDL proceeding alleging product defects.

• Representation of landowner regarding ownership, use and maintenance of servitude created in partition.

• Representation of hedge funds as local counsel in claim for wrongful disclosure of confidential information in bond sale.

• Representation of local broker of telecommunications services in collection matter involving demand for arbitration pursuant to Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards.

• Representation of out of state contractor on public bid dispute concerning contract for post-hurricane debris removal.

• Representation of food products manufacturer and distributor on claims alleging trade secret misappropriation and violation of non-compete agreements.

• Representation of refinery owner in toxic tort claim alleging injuries stemming from benzene exposure.

• Representation of small businesses and landowners on claims for business economic losses and damages to the wetlands stemming from BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

• Representation of Civil Service employee stemming from wrongful termination.

Representative Cases

• Evangeline Shrine Club Holding Corporation through its Proper and Duly Authorized Officers and Directors v. Hebert, et. al., 24-136, 24-137 (La.App. 3 Cir. 11/20/24), -- So.3d --, 2024 WL 4831312.
• Makina ve Kimya Endustrisis A.S. v. Kaya, et. al., Civil Action No. 3:20-cv-00072. U.S. District Court, W.D. VA, Slip Copy 10/6/2023, 2023 WL 6540200
• Jenkins v. Kauffman, 2021 CA 1596 (La.App. 1 Cir. 7/13/2022), 344 So.3d 689
• Denton v. St. Landry Bank & Trust Company, No. 20-271 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/23/2020), 310 So.3d 722
• Ford v. Phillips 66 Company, No. 19-920 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/16/2020), 310 So.3d 711
• Ryan v. Phillips 66, 838 Fed.Appx. 832 (5th Cir. 2020)
• Clement, et. al. v. Menard, et. al.
  • Citation: No. 18-497 (La.App. 3 Cir. 5/1/19), 270 So.3d 886
• Fils v. Starr Indemnity & Liability Company, et al.
  • Citation: No. 17-896 (La.App. 3 Cir. 2/4/19) – So.3d
• Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Anadarko E & P Company, L.P. v. Houston Casualty Co., et al
  • Citation: No. 16-1013, 2019 A.M.C. 824, 62 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 349, 573 S.W.3d 187 (Tex. 01/25/2019)
• LeBlanc v. City of Abbeville
  • Citation: No. 18-206 (La.App. 3 Cir. 10/17/2018), 259 So.3d 372
• Fred v. Drill Cuttings Disposal Company, LLC
  • Citation: No. 17-627 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/06/2017) 258 So.3d 632
• Hunter v. Rapides Parish Coliseum Authority
  • Citation: No. 14-784 (La. App. 3 Cir. 02/04/2015), 158 So.3d 173
• Meadaa, et. al. v. K.A.P Enterprises, LLC, et. al.
  • Citation: 756 F.3d 875 (5th Cir. 2014)
• Acadian Cypress & Hardwood, Inc. v. Stewart
  • Citation: No. 2012 CA 1425 (La. App. 1 Cir. 3/22/2013), 121 So.3d 667
• Oracle 1031 Exchange, LLC et. al. v. Leonard Bourque, et. al.
  • Citation: No. 11-1133, 85 So.3d 736
  • Court: La. App. 3 Cir.
  • Year: 2012
• Fruge v. Ulterra Drilling Techs., L.P.
  • Citation: Civil Action No. 07-789, U.S. District Court for the W.D. LA., Lafayette Division, 724 F.Supp.2d 631; 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 70574
  • Year: 2010
• Southwest La. Healthcare Sys. v. MBIA Ins. Corp.
  • Citation: NO. 05-1299, U.S. District Court for the W.D. LA, Lake Charles Division, 2008 WL 5155752, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 102924
• Fairfield Ins. Co. v. Stephens Martin Paving, LP
  • Citation: No. 04-0728, 246 S.W.3d 653
  • Court: TX
  • Year: 2008
• Excess Underwriters at Lloyd's v. Frank's Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc.
  • Citation: No. 02-0730, 246 S.W.3d 42; 2008 (TX. 2008); Tex. LEXIS 92; 51 Tex. Sup. J. 397
• Chavers v. Bright Truck Leasing
  • Citation: No. 06-1011 (La. App. 3 Cir. 12/06/06); 945 So. 2d 838; 2006 La. App. LEXIS 2754
• In re EDC Contr. Ins. Litigation
  • Citation: No. CW 05-1064, (La. App. 3 Cir. 05/24/06); 931 So. 2d 462
• Nat'l Union Fire Ins. Co. v. Crocker
  • Citation: No. 06-0868, 246 S.W.3d 603
  • Court: TX
  • Year: 2006
• In re EDC Contr. Ins. Litigation
  • Citation: No. 04-235 (La. App. 3 Cir. 09/29/04); 885 So. 2d 58
  • Year: 2004
• Regency Constr., Inc. v. Lafayette City-Parish Consol. Gov't
  • Citation: CW 03-313 (La. App. 3 Cir. 06/12/03); 847 So. 2d 796; 2003 La. App. LEXIS 1753
• Conoco, Inc. v. Medic Sys.
  • Citation: No. 00-31166, 259 F.3d 369 (5th Cir. 2001); 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 16002; 17 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1419
• Thibodeaux v. Ferrellgas, Inc.
  • Citation: No. CW97-1267 (La. App. 3 Cir. 07/29/98); 717 So. 2d 668
• O'Neill v. Thibodeaux
  • Citation: No. 97-1065 (La. App. 3 Cir. 03/06/98); 709 So. 2d 962; 1998
• Dragon v. Schultz
  • Citation: No. 97-CA-664 (La. App. 5 Cir. 01/14/98), 707 So. 2d 1274
• Society of the Roman Catholic Church v. Interstate Fire & Cas. Co.
  • Citation: No. 95-31078., 126 F.3d 727 (5th Cir. 1997); 1997 U.S. App. LEXIS 29921; 47 Fed. R. Evid. Serv. (Callaghan) 1406

Bar Admissions

• Louisiana, 1992
• Texas, 1999
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

Other Affiliations

• Lafayette Parish (Member)
• Louisiana (Member)
• Texas Bar Association (Member)
• John M. Duhe Inn of Court (Master)
• Lafayette and the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (Member)