Patrick T. Duncan

Associate

Lafayette, LA

Patrick Duncan is an associate in the firm’s Lafayette, Louisiana office. He has been with Preis, PLC since March 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Patrick served as an insurance coverage and insurance defense associate in New Orleans. Patrick’s practice is primarily litigation-based, with emphasis on general casualty and insurance defense, personal injury defense, employer and premises liability, construction, and property damage claims. Patrick has successfully represented his clients, which include government agencies and companies in the insurance, oil and gas, construction, and transportation industries, in state and federal district and appellate court. Patrick has authored numerous successful motions on behalf of his clients and regularly handles pre-trial activities such as accident investigations, depositions and witness interviews.

Practice Areas
Admiralty, Maritime and Energy ~ Wrongful Death, Personal Injury and Property Damage
- Jones Act
- Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA)
- Vessel Collisions / Allisions
Appellate Advocacy Construction Contracts, Defects and Litigation Catastrophic Construction Accidents Contractual Indemnity and Insurance Property and Bad Faith Insurance Coverage and Litigation
- Fire Claims and Litigation
- Flood Claims and Litigation
- Hurricane Claims and Litigation
Casualty Litigation and Coverage Insurance Coverage, Litigation and Recovery Premises Liability Products Liability Professional Liability
Education
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University; J.D./D.C.L.,
Cum Laude; May 2019
Louisiana State University; B.S.; May 2016
Bar Admissions
Louisiana, October 2019
Court Admissions
Admitted to all Louisiana State Courts;
U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit;
U.S. District Courts
Louisiana Eastern District Court
Louisiana Middle District Court
Louisiana Western District Court
Experience
- Prepared successful motion for summary judgment concerning insurance coverage on behalf of a national insurance company in a complex case involving the electrocution of an onsite workman at construction site in federal court. Successfully defended an appeal of that judgment in the federal appellate court, whereby the motion for summary judgment was affirmed.
- Prepared successful motion for summary judgment in favor of a property insurer in a coverage and bad faith litigation.Obtained favorable settlements in favor of a property owner in premises liability suit involving wrongful death, survival, and mental anguish claims.
- Obtained a favorable settlement in favor of a business owner in a complex case involving single-business entity, alter ego, and multiple intellectual property claims arising under both state and federal law.
- Successfully represented a commercial construction contractor in severe personal injury case, defending both personal injury claims and contractual cross-claims by and between several construction company co-defendants.
Professional and Community Affiliations
Federal Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
Lafayette Bar Association