DIDRIKSEN LAW FIRM
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Jefferson Life | November / December 2010
t first glance, Caleb Didriksen, founder and managing partner of the Didriksen Law Firm, looks as if he wears many hats. A litigator with over 30 years of experience, Didriksen also holds a degree in general engineering (with concentrations in mechanical and structural engineering) and a Louisiana general contractor’s license. The education and certifications don’t detract from his law practice, however, they benefit it. Didriksen, along with partners Diane Cosenza and Richard Garvey (also an engineer), specialize in complex technical litigation, insurance recovery, risk control and property disputes. The attorneys pride themselves on providing sound legal advice enhanced by technical training and experience. The firm is regularly engaged as coverage counsel to provide opinions on insurance coverage. It also handles recovery suits for corporations and domestic and foreign insurers. “We specialize in defending and prosecuting litigation related to catastrophic accidents—accidents that can crush our clients financially,” Didriksen said. “We are able to find resolutions that enable our individual clients to move on with their lives and enable our corporate clients to remain in business.” Didriksen added that their technical backgrounds enable the firm to utililze retained experts more efficiently. “We can also help control costs because we can accomplish a lot of the legwork ourselves.” Another asset of the firm is its ability to understand how losses occur and to evaluate any potential liability. The firm often counsels its corporate clients on how to recognize, control and avoid risk Didriksen said he uses his general contractor’s license for his own property, but that his knowledge and abilities in building construction and repair have come into play in the professional arena as well. “My hands-on construction experience—negotiating building contracts and supervising the work itself—combined with my knowledge of the law, helps me identify construction defects and deal with the contract issues that result. We were able to handle a substantial increase in property work following the storm because we didn’t need time to get up to speed on how wind, rain, and water can affect the structural integrity of a building,” he said. With a PRR AV (Preeminent AV) ranking, the Didriksen Law Firm has achieved the highest rating for its legal abilities and ethics. ◗ The Didriksen Law Firm is located at 3114 Canal St. in MidCity, with a satellite office in Gonzales. For more information about Didriksen Law Firm, call 504-822-3114 or visit online at www.DidriksenLaw.com.
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