Kelley Kronenberg Partner John L. Schouest Named in 2014 Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
HOUSTON, TX, October 14, 2014 (Newswire.com) - John L. Schouest, Managing Partner of Kelley Kronenberg’s Houston office, was included on the list of 2014 Texas Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers® is a prestigious rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained peer recognition and professional achievement.
The annual selections are made using a multi-phased process, which includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area.
Mr. Schouest’s practice includes a special emphasis on defending personal injury claims arising under General Liability, Employer’s Liability, Maritime Employer’s Liability, Foreign Voluntary, as well as other coverage and self-insured situations. On the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast, many of the matters he handles evolve from activities related to offshore and onshore energy exploration, production, and transportation. His diverse practice also includes work with a variety of matters related to premises liability or general negligence claims.
Additionally, he is experienced in defending claims under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and the Defense Base Act (DBA). He has represented Jones Act employers, ship owners, charterers, and energy contractors in Blue Water claims, Brown Water claims and claims arising under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), which include limitation of liability actions and large scale maritime disasters involving the Oil Pollution Act (OPA) and U.S. Coast Guard Joint Command operations.
Mr. Schouest obtained his bachelor’s degree in Zoology/Pre-medicine from Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1985. He later obtained his law degree from LSU, where he was a member of the Chancellor’s List. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Louisiana and is AV-Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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