Katherine Karam Quirk

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.

Main office

Phelps Dunbar LLP

Canal Place, 365 Canal Street, Suite 2000

New Orleans, LA 70130-6534

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Client feedback

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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Hiring guide

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

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