Chelsea Acosta Payne

Since Chelsea A. Payne joined Keogh Cox in 2014 after a distinguished law school career, she has been focused on litigation involving the construction sector and the defense of architects, engineers, contractors and others in the industry. She represents clients in tort claims, professional liability lawsuits and complex litigation, typically working on behalf of Louisiana-based entities. Chelsea has experience with delay claims, construction defects and first-party insurance coverage issues, including federal jury trial experience. Thanks to her natural thoroughness, the support of her mentor and the firm's technical resources, Chelsea has developed a proficiency for research, writing and the identification of strong defense strategies for her clients.