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Robert W. Tschirn joined the firm as a partner in 2021.  He focuses on construction litigation, including delay and inefficiency, improper termination, and breach of contract claims, as well as defending against third party property damage and bodily injury claims.  Before joining the firm, he gained valuable experience representing both insurers and insureds in property and casualty, automobile, and general liability claims.  He is a NITA-certified trial attorney, licensed in Louisiana and Texas, and has served as trial counsel in bench and jury trials in both states.

He is admitted before all United States District Courts in Louisiana, as well as the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  He has also argued before the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal.  In addition, where his clients’ needs have required it, he has obtained temporary, pro hac vice admissions to practice in federal courts in other states, including New York, New Jersey, and Oklahoma.

His affinity for science and acuity for the law, coupled with his experience on both sides of the “v.”, gives him insight and perspective on critical facts underlying his cases that can lead to early resolution or prove to be pivotal at trial.  In every matter, Robert works to develop an understanding of his clients’ needs to determine the most efficient path to resolution.  With that approach, he has favorably resolved cases and claims through informal negotiations, motion practice, settlement conferences, mediations, at trial, and on appeal.  More than just obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients, Robert strives to deliver clear communication at each step along the way.  He is also ever mindful that how he conducts himself reflects back on his clients, such that diligence and professionalism are always essential.

RECENT PRESENTATIONS

• Panelist, “Insurance Uncovered – What Does this Project Really Need?”, The Blueprint Conference, October 2025
• Panelist, “The Future of Insurance”, The Blueprint Conference, October 2024
• Panelist, “Modern Insurance Products”, The Blueprint Conference, October 2023
• Panelist, “Construction Insurance: What You Need and How to Use It”, The Blueprint Conference, October 2022
• Panelist, “Emerging Law Practice Opportunities Related to Disaster Resilience and Recovery Management”, presented by the New Orleans Bar Association, December 2016

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

• Defended general contractor against multiple class action claims stemming from leaks in residential natural gas lines.
• Represented electrical subcontractor to a successful jury verdict in a delay and inefficiency claim stemming from an oil pipeline and distribution facility construction project.
• Represented various commercial property owners in several multi-million-dollar insurance claims for hurricane-related property damage and lost business income to successful resolutions through litigation, mediation, and arbitration.
• Defended residential property insurer against claims asserted by subsequent insurer of same property for payment/contribution to correct subsequent insurer’s overpayment of insured’s claim for continuous and recurring damages.
• Defended contractor’s excess commercial general liability insurer against third party claims for defense and indemnity in consolidated litigation, involving multiple plaintiffs’ claims for property damages and personal injuries against contractors, engineers, architects, and others involved in construction of multi-building apartment complex adjacent to plaintiffs’ properties and places of residence.
• Defended vessel parts distribution and service company in brown water maritime case against claims that foundering of vessel was caused by substandard installation and repairs.
• Defended commercial umbrella insurer in personal injury litigation against claims asserted on behalf of a student for damages resulting from a collision between a school bus and an 18-wheeler.

EDUCATION

• Loyola University, J.D., 2008
• Loyola University, B.A., Sociology and Criminal Justice, 2004

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Texas, 2018
• Louisiana, 2008
• Louisiana Supreme Court
• Texas Supreme Court
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Federal Bar Association
• Louisiana State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association
• National Institute of Trial Advocacy