Source: https://www.liskow.com/Team/Shannon-Holtzman
Timestamp: 2019-04-21 08:58:15+00:00

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She also regularly advises facility owners regarding compliance with the Louisiana Private Works Act, construction-related risk management, and dispute avoidance issues.
“One of my strengths is working with clients in the earliest stages of a dispute and in motion practice,” Shannon said. “My goal is always to understand and achieve the client’s objectives, resolve issues in the client’s favor as soon as possible, and conserve legal fees, costs, and inconvenience. Shannon is often able to resolve disputes in the earliest stages, minimizing litigation costs and fees, inconvenience, and the risks of a trial. Shannon also has experience getting cases moved to and kept in federal court, typically a big plus for business clients.
Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of action involving the intersection of bankruptcy law and the La. Oil Well Lien Act. Bordelon Marine, LLC v. Devon Energy Co., et al., No. 14-1784, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 42814 (E.D. La. April 1, 2015).
Pre-trial dismissal of all trespass and property damage tort claims against a major oil company on Exception of Prescription. Constantin Land Trust v. BP America Prod. Co., No. 119084 (17th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Lafourche, Dec. 17, 2014).
Dismissal of all claims against a major oil company at the pleadings stage. Insulation Technologies, Inc. v. Industrial Labor & Equipment Servs., Inc., et al., 122 So. 3d 1146 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2013).
Dismissal of all claims against a major oil company at the pleadings stage. Canon v. Towns, et al., No. 2011-3610 (14th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Calcasieu Jan. 4, 2012).
Dismissal on the pleadings in favor of a national law firm. Brookewood Invs. Co. v. Sixty- Three Twenty-Four Chef Menteur Hwy., L.L.C., 958 So. 2d 1200 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2007), writ denied, 2007 La. LEXIS 2347 (La. 2007).
Summary judgment on behalf of facility owner, dismissing all claims by a construction contractor who sought damages for alleged undue delay, fraud and extra costs. Pellerin Constr., Inc. v. Witco Corp., 169 F. Supp. 2d 568 (E.D. La. 2001), aff’d, No. 01-30536, 2002 U.S. App. LEXIS 11536 (5th Cir. May 21, 2002).
Removed and defeated remand of cases removed on fraudulent joinder grounds in Blanchard v. BP, No. 11-1542, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 115707 (E.D. La. Oct. 6, 2011); Mones v. BP, No. 11-996, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84770 (E.D. La. Aug. 1, 2011); and Serigne v. Loupe Constr. & Consulting Co., No. 10-3891, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7604 (E.D. La. Jan. 20, 2011).
Removed case and defeated remand in a contract dispute in which the client had contractually consented to state court jurisdiction. After a federal court trial, judgment was rendered in client’s favor on all issues, including an award of monetary damages in excess of $2 million on client’s counterclaim. The case, including the removal issues, was affirmed in full on appeal. Shannon also successfully opposed a petition for certiorari review to the United States Supreme Court, in which her opponent challenged the propriety of the removal given client’s contractual consent to state court jurisdiction. City of New Orleans v. Municipal Admin. Servs., Inc., No. 02-130 (E.D. LA July 15, 2003), aff’d, 376 F.3d 501 (5th Cir. 2004), cert. denied, 125 S. Ct. 1396 (2005).
Successfully defended the appeal of a favorable class certification ruling in which the class claims against Liskow’s clients were significantly limited and the size of the class was reduced by more than two thirds. Fransen v. City of New Orleans, et al., 2018 WL 1516989 (La. App. 4th Cir. 3/28/18).
Retained on appeal and obtained full reversal of summary judgment against client in case involving enforcement of contractual restrictions on use of client’s unpatented products. Luv n’ care, Ltd. v Groupo Rimar, a.k.a. Suavinex, 844 F.3d 442 (5th Cir. 2016).
Summary judgment in favor of client/indemnitor affirmed on appeal on novel issue involving effect of indemnitee’s bankruptcy on indemnity obligations. Duval v. Northern Assurance Co. of America, et al., 722 F.3d 300, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 13680 (5th Cir. 2013).
Dismissal on the pleadings, without leave to appeal, affirmed in full on appeal. Insulation Technologies, Inc. v. Industrial Labor & Equipment Servs., Inc., et al., 122 So. 3d 1146 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2013).
Dismissal on the pleadings affirmed in full on appeal. Brookewood Invs. Co. v. Sixty- Three Twenty-Four Chef Menteur Hwy., L.L.C., 958 So. 2d 1200 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2003), writ denied, 2007 La. LEXIS 2347 (La. 2007).
Retained on appeal and obtained full reversal of federal false statement conviction. U.S. v. Individual, 467 F.3d 496 (5th Cir. 2006).
Summary judgment dismissal of all claims by construction contractor against client affirmed in full on appeal. Pellerin Constr., Inc. v. Witco Corp., 169 F. Supp. 2d 568 (E.D. La. 2001), aff’d, No. 01-30536, 2002 U.S. App. LEXIS 11536 (5th Cir. May 21, 2002).
Retained on appeal and obtained full reversal on appeal after a jury verdict against clients in a complex contract dispute. C.C. Clark, Inc. v. DCV, Inc., 250 F.3d 738, 2001 WL 274113 (5th Cir. 2001) (not designated for publication).
“My oldest daughter graduated from W&L and my youngest daughter is a student there and I’m still soliciting advice on the best way to get from New Orleans to Lexington, Virginia because I haven’t found it yet."

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