About Paul
Paul Pritchett built an early bridge between two technical fields. He studied construction management as an undergraduate and went on to earn a law degree that included specialized training in maritime law. That combination has shaped how he approaches disputes and transactions in Louisiana.
He earned a B.S. in Construction Management from Northern Arizona University (B.S. (2006)). He later attended Tulane University School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 2015 and completing a Maritime Law Certificate. The maritime coursework at Tulane placed him in a law school known for its admiralty curriculum. His academic record ties closely to the commercial and industry issues that arise along the Gulf Coast.
After law school he entered legal practice in Louisiana. His background in construction planning and project management informs his understanding of technical evidence and contract disputes. The maritime certificate sharpened that picture when cases involved vessels, cargo, or offshore work. He has worked on matters where both sets of skills mattered: contract interpretation, site or vessel safety questions, and cost allocation disputes.
His peers describe him as someone who reads technical documents carefully and asks detailed questions. He is methodical in preparing for depositions and hearings. Colleagues say he prefers to resolve factual gaps early, through targeted discovery and clear expert engagement. Those habits reflect a training that mixes engineering-style thinking with maritime law doctrine.
Pritchett maintains membership in professional circles related to his practice. He practices under Louisiana jurisdiction and has built a caseload that often involves regional industry players. His work has required collaboration with engineers, surveyors, and maritime specialists. That network supports both litigation and transactional work when complex technical issues enter the courtroom or the negotiating table.
Outside of active cases he has been involved in continuing legal education opportunities and regional industry events. He has presented or participated in panels that explore practical problems at the intersection of construction and maritime operations. His academic and professional path keeps him engaged with practical solutions rather than abstract debates.
Today he remains based in Louisiana. His practice draws on his construction management degree and maritime law training to address construction-related and maritime matters in state courts and related forums in the region.
