Casten & Pearce, APLC

  • Established in 1994
  • Firm Size 7
  • Protecting Your Business with Innovative Defense Strategies.

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    4.6/5.0 (39)
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Casten & Pearce A Professional Law Corporation was formed on June 30, 1994 by Marshall R. Pearce and Theodore J. Casten, who were partners together in another insurance defense firm in Shreveport, Louisiana for nine years. Specializing in casualty litigation of all types, the firm also has a practice area in public finance/municipal bonds. The casualty side has an emphasis on personal lines litigation with a specialization in extra-contractual matters. We are committed to the highest quality representation, aggressive defense of claims, and emphasis on cost-containment with timely resolution of disputes. Vast experience in mediation and arbitration have fostered a favorable climate for alternative dispute resolution for our clients. Our attorneys have extensive trial appellate experience in all matters of casualty litigation.
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Areas of Practice (34)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Casualty Practice
  • Federal Practice
  • Business Law
  • Contracts
  • Insurance Regulatory
  • Insurance Defense Emphasis In The Following Areas
  • Automobile Accidents And Injuries
  • General Liability
  • Premises Liability
  • Slip And Fall
  • Trip
  • Fall
  • Uninsured
  • Underinsured Motorist Claims
  • Insurer Penalties
  • "Bad Faith" Litigation
  • Fraud
  • Arson And Insurance Fraud
  • Wrongful Death
  • Unfair Claims Practices
  • Products Liability
  • Workers Compensation
  • Health Law
  • Accidents
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Coverage
  • Extra Contractual
  • First
  • Third Party
  • Property Damage
  • Discrimination
  • Agents And Brokers Errors And Omissions
  • Medical Malpractice
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People (7)

Marshall R. Pearce: Attorney with Casten & Pearce, APLC
Marshall R. Pearce
Member
5.0
Shreveport, LA

Automobile Insurance Defense Law, Premises Liability Law, Insurance Defense Law, Uninsured Motorist Claims, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, First and Third Party Insurance, Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions, Fraud and Arson Liability View More

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Theodore J. Casten: Attorney with Casten & Pearce, APLC
Theodore J. Casten
Member
4.5
21 Reviews
Shreveport, LA

Insurance Defense Law, Automobile Liability Law, Premises Liability Law, Fraud and Arson Liability, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, First and Third Party Insurance, Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions, Insurance Regulation, Municipal Bonds, Industrial Development Bonds View More

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Claude W. Bookter, Jr.: Attorney with Casten & Pearce, APLC
Claude W. Bookter, Jr.
Member
4.5
2 Reviews
Shreveport, LA

Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation Defense, Commercial, Premises Liability View More

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D. Brennan Hussey: Attorney with Casten & Pearce, APLC
D. Brennan Hussey
Partner
4.7
15 Reviews
Shreveport, LA

Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, Insurance, Business Law, Medical Malpractice Defense, Premises Liability, Commercial Insurance, Automobile Insurance Defense, Successions, Probate, Estate Planning, Construction Law, General Personal Injury Defense, Liquidations, Workers Compensation Defense, General Liability, Indemnity, Insurance Litigation View More

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Brian D. Smith: Attorney with Casten & Pearce, APLC
Brian D. Smith
Member
4.5
2 Reviews
Shreveport, LA

Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, Auto Liability, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Insurance Coverage, Civil Rights, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Utility Defense View More

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Sarah Eilts Assad: Attorney with Casten & Pearce, APLC
Sarah Eilts Assad
Member
No Reviews
Shreveport, LA

Insurance Defense, Automobile Liability Defense, Insurance Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Claims, Medical Malpractice Defense, Fraud and Arson Liability, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Premises Liability Defense, Under/Uninsured Motorist Coverage, Workers' Compensation Defense, Municipal and Government Defense View More

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Hunter Scott Crawford: Attorney with Casten & Pearce, APLC
Hunter Scott Crawford
Associate
No Reviews
Shreveport, LA

Insurance Defense, Automobile Liability Defense, Insurance Bar Faith and Extra-Contractual, Municipal and Government Defense, Commercial and Civil Litigation, Premises Liability Defense, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Fraud and Arson Liability View More

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (39 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Theodore J. Casten by a Judge on 04/30/13 in Bond Finance

    In all areas of his practice he is very knowledgable. His legal abilities are of the highest caliber. He is always well prepared in all endeavors. His ethical standards are of the highest order. He is a cretid to his profession and should be award... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Theodore J. Casten by a Judge on 04/30/13 in Agents and Brokers Liability

    Excellent attorney in all respects. Very knowledgable in all areas of the law. Always well prepared in evey activity. Highly skilled trial lawyer. Well respected by the lawyers and judges with whom he comes in contact. Highly ethical in all endeavors... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Theodore J. Casten by a Judge on 04/30/13 in Accident Insurance

    Excellent Atty. Extensive legal knowledge. Well prepared for all activities. Excellent trial lawyer. Highly ethical in all activities. A great citizen in this community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for D. Brennan Hussey by a Partner on 04/24/13 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for D. Brennan Hussey by a Partner on 04/24/13 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for D. Brennan Hussey by a Partner on 04/24/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for D. Brennan Hussey by a Principal on 04/24/13 in Civil Litigation

    Brennan is always a pleasure to work with. He's professional, conscientious, and thinks out of the box. He knows his cases as well as any lawyer I encounter and serves his clients very well. He is deserving of your highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Theodore J. Casten by a Partner on 04/19/13 in Tort Defense

    He enjoys the highest level of respect in the legal community for his ablilty and professional standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Theodore J. Casten by a Member on 04/19/13 in Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Theodore J. Casten by a Member on 04/19/13 in Automobile Liability

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