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Kurt Alan Offner
About Kurt
Biography
Kurt is a founding member of the law firm Offner, Scott & Inzina, APLC. Kurt is a leading authority and one of few attorneys throughout the country who practices Pawnbroker Law. Kurt and Dr. Wayne M. Babovich co-authored Federal Laws Affecting Pawnbrokers and Louisiana Law of Pawn and Secondhand Dealers (4th Ed.). Kurt is currently involved in the BP litigation and represents the University of Louisiana System, The Southern University System and other private companies and local government claims.
Kurt also practices in other areas including mass torts, business litigation, personal injury, and workers' compensation.
Mr. Offner was previously a trial attorney for The Hanover Insurance Group and one of the leading insurance defense firms in New Orleans, Johnson, Johnson, Barrios and Yacoubian. Kurt began his legal career as a prosecutor for the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office.
On a personal note, Kurt is a New Orleans native and graduate of Jesuit High School. He is married with two young boys. Kurt is a Cub Scout Den leader and currently involved in the St. Catherine of Siena Men’s Club.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
80%
23 years
Workers Compensation
10%
20 years
Class Action
5%
10 years
Medical Malpractice
5%
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 23 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest
909 Poydras St., Suite 1625, New Orleans, LA, 70112
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Kurt’s representation proved to be invaluable. He was thoughtful and diligent throughout the process. His knowledge and analysis was top-notch. He was quick to answer any and all questions that we had, and he was able to answer some that we had not even thought of. His experience spoke for itse...
Kurt Alan Offner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Kurt both professionally and personally for over ten years, and can say that he is one of the most resourceful, direct, and diligent attorneys I have worked with in any area of law. He's an effective communicator and a forceful advocate for his clients."
"Kurt is a hard working, talented attorney and a great person. I've gotten to know Kurt and watch his career develop from a felony prosecutor, to one of the better young insurance defense lawyers in New Orleans, to being a manager of his own firm handling personal injury and corporate litigation. Kurt's trial experience from his tenure as a prosecutor coupled with his inside knowledge from handling defense claims makes him an ideal choice for someone that is injured and getting the run around from the insurance company. Also, Kurt is fast becoming the nation's "go to" person for pawn brokers. He's definitely an industry expert. But, best of all,he is genuine, honest and compassionate. I am glad to call him my friend."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Neal Favret
Insurance lawyer
Brian Sevin
Family lawyer
Donovan O'Pry
Personal injury lawyer
André Bélanger
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2014, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Senior Partner, Offner, Scott & Inzina APLC
2011 - 2014
Manager/Member, The Law Office of Kurt A Offner
2007 - 2011
Trial Attorney, The Hanover Insurance Group
2003 - 2007
Associate, Johnson, Johnson, Barrios & Yacoubian
2002 - 2003
Assistant District Attorney, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office
Associations
2013 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Jefferson Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
National Pawnbrokers AssociationMember
2010 - 2011
Defense Research InstituteMember
2005 - 2011
Louisiana Association of Defense CounselMember
2002 - 2003
Louisiana District Attorneys AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Tingley, et. al. v. Allstate, et. al.
Personal injury and worker's compensation claim were settled at mediation prior to trial.
State of LA v. John Doe
Defendant was found guilty.
Education
2002
Paul M. Hebert Law Center Louisiana State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Texas Association of Pawnbrokers Convention
Federal Laws Affecting Pawnshops
2014
CAPA 58th Annual Convention and Exposition
Federal Laws Affecting Pawnbrokers Roundtable Discussion
2012
Loyola School of Law Skills Course
Mock Mediation
2011
Dixie Pawnbrokers Convention
ATF-Bulletproofing your Pawnshop
Publications
2015
Thomson Shore
Louisiana Law of Pawn, 4th Edition
2014
Thomson Shore
Federal Laws Affecting Pawnbrokers
2014
National Pawnbrokers Magazine
Judge, Jury and Executioner All in the Parking Lot
2014
National Pawnbroker Magazine
Johnny Comes Marching Home...To the Pawn Store
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Received a notice for court as a witness for case involving a guy that rear-ended me. Am I hurting my injury claim by not going?
29 Jan 2015
Q&A
I missed a Class Action Lawsuit?
06 Oct 2014