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Selected for inclusion in "Chambers"
Selected for inclusion in "Best Lawyers in America"
Ranked by Chambers among the top construction attorneys in the region, David Krebs represents some of the country's largest corporations in major litigation matters.
Among other things, David is particularly known for his deep experience in construction and surety law. A leader in the community, David was Chair of The Pro Bono Project in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. In that role, he guided The Pro Bono Project in providing key legal assistance to individuals in a highly challenging environment.
The firm brought a successful claim on behalf of Lambeth House, a residential and assisted living facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lambeth House obtained a sham bond on a construction project on which the contractor defaulted. Following a three day jury trial, the firm obtained a verdict for Lambeth House in the amount of $2,712,967 and, after post-trial briefing, an award of attorneys' fees and costs of $414,647.63.
In this performance bond litigation, the firm successfully represented the surety based on a number of defenses, including wrongful termination and failure to follow the terms of the bond.
In this coverage action, the firm successfully defended a major insurer against competing claims arising from the construction of the Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach, California.
Seals v. Herzing, Inc., 482 Fed. Appx. 893 (5th Cir. 2012).
Gross v. RSJ International, LLC, No. 11-73, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 29138 (E.D. La. Mar. 6, 2012).
Travelers Casualty & Surety Company of America v. University Facilities, Inc., Nos. 10-1682, 10-2082, 10-2077, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7609 (E.D. La. Jan. 20, 2011).
Mendoza v. Essential Quality Constr., Inc., 691 F. Supp. 2d 680 (E.D. La. 2010).
Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro of Bossier City, LLC v. Great American Ins. Co., No. 08-1679, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 64407 (W.D. La. June 24, 2010).
Gad v. Granberry, 09-476 (La. App. 3 Cir. 02/03/10); 30 So. 3d 265.
3901 Ridgelake Drive, LLC v. Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Md., No. 09-147, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46341 (E.D. La. May 15, 2009).
Bernhard Mechanical Contractors, Inc. v. St. Paul Cos., No. 07-30905, 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 17195 (5th Cir. 2008).
Broadmoor Anderson v. XL Reinsurance Am. Inc., 264 Fed. Appx. 390 (5th Cir. 2008).
St. Stephen’s Missionary Baptist Church v. Taylor, No. 05-294, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 66296 (E.D. La. Aug. 27, 2008).
U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. L. Habetz Builders, Inc., No. 06-895, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 29985 (W.D. La. Mar. 28, 2008).
Great American Ins. Co. v. Eugene McLain Constr. Co., Inc., No. 07-881, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13994 (W.D. La. Feb. 23, 2008).
United Disaster Response, LLC v. Omni Pinnacle, LLC, 511 F.3d 476 (5th Cir. 2007).
First Guaranty Bank v. BancInsure, Inc., No. 06-3497, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 39150 (E.D. La. May 25, 2007).
National American Ins. Co. v. Win-Con Enterprises, Inc., No. 05-5517, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1686 (E.D. La. Jan. 8, 2007).
Victor P. Bonura Enterprises, Inc. v. Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., 06-7433, 2007 WL 54818 (E.D. La. Jan. 04, 2007).
In re Jazzland, Inc., No. 05-30426, 2006 WL 151907 (5th Cir. 2006).
National American Ins. Co. v. Win-Con Enterprises, Inc., 05-5517, 2006 WL 3733790 (E.D. La. Dec. 14, 2006).
Broadmoor/Roy Anderson Corp. v. XL Reinsurance Am., Inc., 02-0703, 2006 WL 2873473 (W.D. La. Oct. 04, 2006).
Fidelity & Deposit Company of Md. v. F.D. Shay Contractor, Inc., No. 05-197, 2006 WL 149035 (W.D. La. Jan. 18, 2006).
Martin Marietta Materials of La., Inc. v. U.S. Fidelity & Guaranty Co., 41,280 (La. App. 2 Cir. 9/27/06), 940 So. 2d 152.
LaCour’s Drapery Co., Inc. v. Brunt Constr., Inc., 2005-1352 (La. App. 1 Cir. 6/28/06), 939 So. 2d 424.
Lopez v. Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., 06-0045, 2006 WL 851403 (E.D. La. 3/30/06).
Craig v. City of New Orleans Board of Zoning Adjustments, No. 2004-1709 (La. App. 4th Cir. May 4, 2005), 903 So. 2d 530.
Botanica Property Partners, LLC. v. Hodges Constr. Co., Inc., 04-1086 (La. App. 5th Cir. Feb. 15, 2005), 897 So. 2d 756.
Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. v. La. Cowboy Town, LLC, No. 2004-1048, 2004 WL 3203610 (La. App. 3rd Cir. Dec. 8, 2004).
Koerner v. Garden District Association, No. 03-30346, 2003 WL 22427955 (5th Cir. Oct. 24, 2003).
United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc. v. St. Paul Surety, 37,265 (La. App. 2nd Cir. Aug. 20, 2003), 852 So. 2d 1200.
Performance Bond Manual, Louisiana, (Am. Bar. Assoc. 2006).
David J. Krebs & Diane L. Matthews, Annotated Financial Institution Bond, Chp. 5 Sec. 5 -- General Agreement (E) -- Joint Insured; Chp. 6 Sec. 4 -- Limit of Liability (Am. Bar Assoc. 2004).
David J. Krebs & Diane L. Matthews, Judicial Rescission of Fidelity Coverage, The Fidelity Law Journal, Vol. VII (October, 2001).
Recent Developments in Fidelity and Surety Law, Tort & Insurance Law Journal, Vol. 33, No. 2 (Winter 1998).
Does a Surety Have to Issue a Performance Bond for a Contractor After Furnishing a Bid Bond? (Steven Strawbridge & Larry Lerner, Editors)(ABA Monograph 1998).
Presenter, Representing the Surety, Litigating the Multi-party Construction Defect Case, sponsored by the LSU Law Center and the LSBA Section on Fidelity, Surety and Construction Law (2007).
Presenter, Troubling Aspects of Recent Decision Interpreting Paragraph 6 of the A312 Payment Bond, (co-authored by David J. Krebs & Marc L. Domres), Gulfcoast Fidelity & Surety Institute (2007).
Presenter, Protection of Contract Balances in the Hands of Federal Owners, Gulfcoast Fidelity & Surety Institute (2006).
Presenter, Construction Delay Claims in Mississippi, Lorman Education Services Seminar (2006).
Presenter, Unique Aspects of Toxic Mold Litigation Involving Public Building, (co-authored by David J. Krebs & Marc L. Domres), Mealey's Construction Defect Mold Litigation Conference (2005).
Presenter, A Primer on the Surety's Role on Private Construction Projects in Louisiana, LSBA Annual Meeting (2004).
Presenter, Fidelity Law Update, Gulfcoast Fidelity & Surety Institute (2004).
Presenter, Surety Defenses: Failure to Disclose, Misrepresentation and Material Changes, ABA Midwinter Meeting, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (2004).
Presenter, How to Make Overpayment, Impairment and Modification of Contract Terms Work for You in a Construction Default, ABA Midwinter Meeting, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (2004).
Presenter, Recent Developments in Surety Law, 14th Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (2003).
Presenter, Investigation of Fidelity Claims and Development of Relevant Facts, ABA Midwinter Meeting, Fidelity and Surety Law Committee Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section (2002).
Presenter, Good Experts, Bad Experts, No Experts at All, Fidelity and Surety Trial Practice Seminar, International Association of Defense Counsel (2001).
Presenter, Recent Developments in Fidelity Law, (co-authored by David J. Krebs & Diane L. Matthews), 11th Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (2000).
Presenter, Sureties' Equitable Remedies: The Writ of Quia Timet and Injunctive Relief, 9th Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (1998).
Presenter, Sureties' Equitable Remedies: The Writs of Exoneration and Quia Timet, Midyear Meeting of the International Association of Defense Counsel (1998).
Presenter, Surety Law Update, 8th Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (1997).
Presenter, Enforceability of General Lien Waivers, (co-authored by David J. Krebs & Krystil B. Cook), 7th Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (1996).
Presenter, A Primer of the Surety's Rights Against Its Principal's CGL Carrier, 6th Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (1995).
Presenter, Recent Developments in Surety Law, Surety Claims Institute (1994).
Presenter, Fidelity Law Update, (co-authored by David J. Krebs & Diane L. Matthews), 5th Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (1994).
Presenter, Recent Developments in Surety Law, Surety Claims Institute (1992).
Presenter, A Primer on the Surety's Rights Against Its Principal's CGL Carrier, 3rd Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference (1992).
Presenter, Acceleration, Delays, and Other Contract Interferences, LSBA Construction Law for Louisiana Attorneys seminar (1984).

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