Mary Anne Wolf, PE, FCIArb

Mary Anne Wolf, a licensed professional engineer and litigation attorney, is as a partner at Keogh Cox in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she provides legal counsel to engineers and other design professionals, contractors, owners, and other businesses involved in construction litigation, professional liability and industrial accident claims.

Ms. Wolf is as an arbitrator on the construction, energy, commercial, and large complex case panels for the American Arbitration Association. She is on the arbitrator and mediator panels for Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions, is a member of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation, and was selected to serve on the US Middle District of Louisiana Hurricane Ida neutral panel. She is also a fellow in the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

With over 10 years of prior experience working as an engineer, coupled with more than 20 years dedicated to construction litigation, Ms. Wolf navigates complex cases involving construction and design defects, errors and omissions claims against designers, construction delay and acceleration claims, industrial accidents, and product defect claims.

Ms. Wolf's proficiency extends to disputes related to pipeline installations, energy sector construction, EPC contracts, subdivision and property development, zoning, water intrusion, land survey errors and drainage issues. From her dual perspective as an engineer and attorney, she collaborates closely with clients to develop effective and cost-efficient strategies, all while ensuring their business needs and objectives remain at the forefront.

Recognized as an authority in her field, Ms. Wolf is a sought-after speaker who frequently addresses engineering, construction and insurance professionals on topics related to risk management, design professional liability and construction law.

As an active member of the Louisiana Engineering Society, Women's Energy Network, Institute for Energy Law, AIA - Louisiana, American College of Engineering Companies, Louisiana Associated General Contractors, and the American and Louisiana State Bar Associations, Ms. Wolf brings a unique and comprehensive perspective to her practice, making her a trusted advocate for her clients. She holds numerous accolades, including an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and an Avvo "Very Good" rating.

Ms. Wolf completed her Juris Doctor degree at Louisiana State University (1999), she was a managing editor of the Louisiana Law Review, and she holds a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, graduating cum laude from the same institution in 1983. She is admitted to practice in Louisiana state courts, U.S. Districts Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.