Brannon Derell Lenard

Brannon D. Lenard is a litigation attorney whose practice focuses on maritime and admiralty law, insurance defense, commercial litigation, transportation claims, premises liability, product liability, and other complex civil disputes. He represents businesses, insurers, maritime interests, and transportation companies throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.

Brannon has substantial experience handling matters in both state and federal courts, including claims arising under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act. He routinely manages all phases of litigation, including fact investigation, discovery, depositions, expert coordination, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation. He has conducted more than seventy depositions involving claimants, physicians, vocational experts, corporate representatives, and other key witnesses.

Before joining Courington, Kiefer & Ankersen, Brannon practiced with respected regional defense firms where he handled a broad range of litigation matters involving maritime operations, insurance coverage, commercial disputes, construction claims, environmental matters, trucking accidents, labor and employment issues, and professional liability defense. His experience includes securing favorable rulings through dispositive motion practice, evaluating contractual indemnity obligations, and assisting clients in managing litigation risk efficiently and effectively.

Brannon earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Southern University Law Center, graduating in the top five percent of his class. He completed law school while working full-time, graduating a semester early. Prior to entering private practice, he gained valuable experience through judicial clerkships and litigation-focused positions that exposed him to a wide range of civil and commercial disputes.

Clients value Brannon's responsiveness, work ethic, and practical approach to solving complex legal problems. His ability to combine thorough analysis with business-minded litigation strategy allows him to help clients navigate challenging disputes while remaining focused on their operational and financial objectives.