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F. Douglas Ortego

Partner

337 216 1973
dortego@deutschkerrigan.com

Lafayette, LA

F. Douglas “Doug” Ortego is a partner in the Civil Litigation section of the firm’s Lafayette, Louisiana office. Doug’s practice focuses on insurance defense litigation, with experience in transportation claims. He also has extensive experience with admiralty matters including litigation involving personal injury claims, offshore construction matters, and vessel collisions/allisions brought by Jones Act seamen, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (LHWCA) and other offshore workers.

Doug represents clients across diverse industries covering a wide range of claims including:

  • Admiralty, Maritime & Energy
    • Jones Act
    • Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (LHWCA)
    • Vessel Collisions/Allisions
    • Offshore Construction
  • Transportation
    • Automobile Liability and Coverage
    • Trucking Liability and Coverage
    • Uninsured Motorist Coverage
  • Contractual Indemnity and Insurance
  • Commercial and Recreational Driving
  • Casualty Litigation & Coverage
  • Insurance Coverage, Litigation & Recovery
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Mass Torts and Class Action
  • Construction Contracts, Defects & Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability

Doug was born in North Chicago, Illinois but grew up in Luling, Louisiana. When Doug is not in the courtroom, you can likely find him at a baseball diamond, football field or volleyball court with one of his two children or cheering on the LSU Tigers.

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