Joshua H. 'Josh' Dierker

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Joshua H. 'Josh' Dierker: Attorney with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

Biography

Joshua Dierker strives always to be the most prepared and knowledgeable advocate in the room. At the inception of every matter, Josh develops a plan of action with his client to obtain optimal results. He also provides effective and efficient advocacy for his clients whether in the courtroom or through alternative dispute resolution.

Josh focuses on first-party property, insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, construction litigation, and general liability defense. He also defends insurers in first-party property and hurricane claims in both state and federal court. Josh approaches all aspects of litigation with the goal of quickly and effectively achieving the best possible outcome for his clients.

Josh is a native of the Northshore and a lifelong resident of Louisiana. Outside of his law practice, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Jessica and their three children, Ellis, Emmitt, and Evelyn.

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Insurance Defense & Coverage
  • Maritime Law & Admiralty
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Commercial/Corporate
  • Construction
  • Maritime

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Order of the Coif; University of New Orleans, B.S., cum laude, 2009
Law School Attended:
Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
2013, All Louisiana state and federal courts; 2013, U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana; 2013, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; 2013, Louisiana
Memberships:

ASSOCIATIONS

•Louisiana State Bar Association
•Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel

Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: After denial by the district court, obtained dismissal on appeal of a plaintiff's contractual claims for damages based on the terms of the insurance policy and limited extension of the applicable prescriptive period due to COVID-19.; Via a 12(b)(6) motion, obtained dismissal of a plaintiff's claims of negligent spoliation of evidence against a first-party insurance carrier.; Obtained a favorable judgment from the U.S. Fifth Circuit on behalf of an insurance carrier regarding the application of the 'Damage To Your Product' Exclusion.
ISLN:
923488244

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985-607-7378  Phone

985-674-6681  Fax

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