
Katherine Karam Quirk, Insurance Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 32 years of legal practice · 4.3/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
PartneratPhelps Dunbar LLP
New Orleans, LA
Practicing insurance in New Orleans since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 4.3 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Katherine Karam Quirk is a partner based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Katherine has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LA
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Insurance
- Handles Insurance matters from New Orleans, LA.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Katherine Karam Quirk: Katherine Karam Quirk is a partner based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Katherine has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Katherine takes on
Katherine concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Katherine takes insurance matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Katherine Karam Quirk — insurance lawyer in New Orleans
Katherine Karam Quirk is a partner based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance. Katherine has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Phelps Dunbar LLP. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Katherine Karam Quirk is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage counseling, insurance litigation. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Katherine practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in New Orleans, LA and 1 other location.
How Katherine handles insurance matters
Katherine Karam Quirk is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage counseling, insurance litigation. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Katherine practices at Phelps Dunbar LLP in New Orleans, LA and 1 other location.
The kind of cases Katherine takes
Katherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University
J.D. · 1994
Louisiana State University
B.A. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Katherine's state bar admissions
Louisiana
1994 · ACTIVE
Katherine studied at J.D. in Tulane University and B.A. in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Katherine completed J.D. in Tulane University and B.A. in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katherine runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Katherine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Affiliations
Katherine's professional memberships and bar associations
New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations
membership
Locations
Katherine Karam Quirk's office in New Orleans
Katherine's primary office is at Canal Place, 365 Canal Street, Suite 2000, New Orleans, LA, 70130-6534. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Phelps Dunbar LLP
Canal Place, 365 Canal Street, Suite 2000
New Orleans, LA 70130-6534
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Client reviews of Katherine Karam Quirk — 4.3/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Katherine. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in New Orleans.
4.3
2 client reviews
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How to hire Katherine Karam Quirk — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katherine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katherine
Katherine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katherine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Karam Quirk
How much does it cost to hire Katherine for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katherine offer a free consultation?
Katherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katherine's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Katherine's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katherine take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Katherine is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katherine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katherine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katherine accepting new insurance clients right now?
Katherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Insurance attorneys serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Metairie in Louisiana
Katherine handles insurance matters throughout Louisiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified insurance attorneys in that community.
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