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David M.
Kerth

Position
Partner
Office
Baton Rouge

David Kerth is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, where he represents clients in a broad range of commercial disputes.


David has litigated commercial lease, real property, construction, bankruptcy, intellectual property, foreclosure/loan workout, and sales disputes since joining the firm in 1997. He has represented clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts across Louisiana.

A native of New Orleans, David has lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, since 1989.

David has presented frequently at landlord-tenant law seminars presented by Sterling Education Services and by Lorman Education Services.

Noteworthy

  • Baton Rouge Area Chamber Leadership Class (Class of 2015)
  • Baton Rouge Business Report, Forty Under 40 (2011)

Presentations

  • "Lease Agreements Tips and Traps," StayLocal Webinar, July 2020
  • "COVID-10 Issues Facing Landlords & Tenants," One Acadiana , April 14, 2020
  • "BRAC Business Webinar: Rent Relief and Acts of God," Baton Rouge Area Chamber, April 13, 2020

Memberships

  • Baton Rouge Bar Association
  • Baton Rouge Leadership Alumni Association
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Section on Civil Law & Litigation
Baton Rouge
Suite 800
445 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
D: 225.248.2048
F: 225.248.3048
Emaildkerth@joneswalker.com

Education

  • Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center
    JD, 1997
  • Louisiana State University
    BS, Finance, 1993

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana

Court Admissions

  • US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Related Practices

  • Intellectual Property
  • Litigation
  • Maritime Restructuring
  • CMBS and Creditors’ Rights
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