Brian S. Schaps

Brian S. Schaps


Deutsch Kerrigan LLP

Recognized since 2021

New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Construction Law

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Brian Schaps provides legal guidance to contractors, engineers, architects, and surveyors and represents these clients in all manners and stages of construction litigation.

Brian provides attentive, diligent, and cost-effective representation to help his clients manage risks, evaluate potential liability and exposure, and achieve favorable resolutions to construction-related disputes.

Brian consults with clients regarding front-end issues related to contracts and risks, assists clients in managing and resolving disputes during construction projects, and aggressively litigates cases in state and federal courts.

Brian previously served as in-house counsel to a civil construction company and has first-hand experience with the critical issues and challenges faced by the various stakeholders in construction projects. During law school, he was a Student Attorney in the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic and a Managing Editor of the Tulane Environmental Law Journal. He is admitted to practice in all federal courts and state courts in Louisiana.

Brian likes to explore and enjoy all of the arts, music, and food that New Orleans has to offer, especially at all the local festivals- big and small. He also enjoys travelling and cheering for the New Orleans Saints.

Location
  • 755 Magazine Street
    New Orleans, LA 70130
Education
  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 2012
  • Tulane University, B.S.M, graduated 2009
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, Louisiana
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Construction Industry Forum Young Lawyers Division
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Louisiana State Bar Association
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Construction Section
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Deutsch Kerrigan LLP
Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana

32 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

6 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 for work in:
  • Construction Law
Awards:
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars List, 2019-2021
  • The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch, 2021, 2022

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