Winning Is In Our DNA
Powerful representation for business issues, maritime law, business litigation, personal injury, corporate governance, and more.
POWERFUL REPRESENTATION. PERSONAL ATTENTION.
At Koch & Schmidt LLC, our attorneys combine the sophistication of a large law firm with the personal service of a boutique practice. Rooted in New Orleans, we have a profound understanding of the challenges facing individuals and businesses in Louisiana and the Texas Gulf Region.
OUR PRACTICE FOCUS
Commercial
Litigation
Admiralty &
Maritime
Commercial
& Residential
Real Estate
Legal
Malpractice
Personal
Injury
Corporate
Counseling
& Organization
Construction
Litigation
Wills, Trusts
& Estates
MEET THE TEAM
Josh Koch
Josh is a highly skilled attorney with over thirty-five years of litigation experience. In recognition of his trial skills, Josh was invited to join the faculty of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, the faculty of Loyola University College of Law’s Trial Advocacy Program and the faculty of Tulane University School of Law Trial Advocacy Program. He is rated “AV” by the Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected year after year by his peers as a “Super Lawyer”.
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Josh Koch
Josh is a highly skilled attorney with over thirty-five years of litigation experience. In recognition of his trial skills, Josh was invited to join the faculty of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, the faculty of Loyola University College of Law’s Trial Advocacy Program and the faculty of Tulane University School of Law Trial Advocacy Program. He is rated “AV” by the Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected year after year by his peers as a “Super Lawyer”.
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Evans Schmidt
Evans Schmidt has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, commercial litigation, construction agreements, and corporate counseling and formations. He has represented businesses and lenders in commercial real estate transactions and acted as local counsel in numerous major national financings. He has lectured on various real estate and property matters under Louisiana law.
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Evans Schmidt
Evans Schmidt has over 20 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, commercial litigation, construction agreements, and corporate counseling and formations. He has represented businesses and lenders in commercial real estate transactions and acted as local counsel in numerous major national financings. He has lectured on various real estate and property matters under Louisiana law.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
FOREVER GRATEFUL
I would recommend this firm to anyone! Mr. Evans Schmidt handled my case with such determination and grace. His unique communication style enabled him to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor while fighting with everything he had in the courtroom. I will forever be grateful to him for altering my outcome for the better! – Sharlene
I would recommend this firm to anyone! Mr. Evans Schmidt handled my case with such determination and grace. His unique communication style enabled him to maintain his gentlemanly demeanor while fighting with everything he had in the courtroom. I will forever be grateful to him for altering my outcome for the better! – Sharlene
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Josh is an accomplished attorney who is competent, knowledgeable, honest and compassionate with his client’s best interest at heart. He responds in a very timely manner to telephone calls and keeps you well informed on the status of your case. And, for those reasons I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal services. – REGGIE
Josh is an accomplished attorney who is competent, knowledgeable, honest and compassionate with his client’s best interest at heart. He responds in a very timely manner to telephone calls and keeps you well informed on the status of your case. And, for those reasons I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal services. – REGGIE
A GODSEND
A Godsend to me and my family. They are very professional and what I appreciate most is the time and dedication he has in the case he is representing for me and my family. He and his staff have kept us “in the loop” and reviews every action taken with us. I feel comfortable and safe that our best interest is his/their goal. I could not ask for more – JILL
A Godsend to me and my family. They are very professional and what I appreciate most is the time and dedication he has in the case he is representing for me and my family. He and his staff have kept us “in the loop” and reviews every action taken with us. I feel comfortable and safe that our best interest is his/their goal. I could not ask for more – JILL
HONORS AND MEMBERSHIPS
We are highly regarded by the legal community for our unwavering commitment to excellence, evidenced by our admission to the faculty of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, a peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* by Martindale-Hubbell, and selection for inclusion by our peers as a Super Lawyer in the area of maritime law.
VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
We pursue and defend civil litigation on behalf of clients seeking monetary damages or specific performance arising from injury, deceptive trade practices, employment-related issues or insurance coverage matters. We have the skills and resources to successfully try cases in state and federal court.
$12.7M
MARITIME ACCIDENT
Mid-River Collision
Jury Verdict
$1.2M
PERSONAL INJURY
Explosion/Fire Injury
Settlement
$7M
MARITIME ACCIDENT
Tug Capsizing
Jury Verdict