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Kurt Alan Offner

Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest • New Orleans, LA
Medical MalpracticeBusiness LitigationInsurancePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(504) 547-6618
Address
909 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA, 70112, US

Professional

About

Kurt Alan Offner is a founding member of the law firm Alvendia, Kelly & Demarest in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he specializes in business litigation, insurance, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Renowned for his expertise in Pawnbroker Law, he is recognized as one of the few attorneys in the nation with this specialization. Kurt co-authored the influential texts "Federal Laws Affecting Pawnbrokers" and "Louisiana Law of Pawn and Secondhand Dealers" (4th Edition) alongside Dr. Wayne M. Babovich. Kurt's legal acumen extends to significant involvement in high-profile cases, including the BP litigation, where he represents the University of Louisiana System, the Southern University System, and various private companies and local government entities. His experience encompasses mass torts, workers' compensation, and insurance defense, having previously served as a trial attorney for The Hanover Insurance Group and the prominent New Orleans firm Johnson, Johnson, Barrios and Yacoubian. Kurt began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, which laid a strong foundation for his litigation practice. A native of New Orleans and a graduate of Jesuit High School, Kurt is actively engaged in his community as a Cub Scout Den leader and a member of the St. Catherine of Siena Men’s Club. He is married and the proud father of two young boys.

About Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. They fight for compensation for injuries caused by medical errors. Common matters include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors.

Credentials

Education
2002 Paul M. Hebert Law Center Louisiana State University JD - Juris Doctor 1999 Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2014, National Trial Lawyers Association 2014 Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
Publications
2015 Thomson Shore Louisiana Law of Pawn, 4th Edition 2014 Thomson Shore Federal Laws Affecting Pawnbrokers 2014 National Pawnbrokers Magazine Judge, Jury and Executioner All in the Parking Lot 2014 National Pawnbroker Magazine Johnny Comes Marching Home...To the Pawn Store
Associations
2013 - Present American Association for Justice Member 2005 - Present Jefferson Bar Association Member 2002 - Present Louisiana State Bar Association Member 2014 - 2015 National Pawnbrokers Association Member 2010 - 2011 Defense Research Institute Member
Speaking
2014 Texas Association of Pawnbrokers Convention Federal Laws Affecting Pawnshops 2014 CAPA 58th Annual Convention and Exposition Federal Laws Affecting Pawnbrokers Roundtable Discussion 2012 Loyola School of Law Skills Course Mock Mediation 2011 Dixie Pawnbrokers Convention ATF-Bulletproofing your Pawnshop
Updated: Apr 06, 2026