Kelli M Khalaf

Kelli M Khalaf is an attorney with Vezina & Gattuso, L.L.C. in Gretna, Louisiana, where she has practiced since 2001. She focuses on medical malpractice defense, fraud and abuse matters under the Federal False Claims Act, employment law, qui tam litigation, and general civil litigation. Her work includes representing health care professionals, educational organizations, and clients in complex claims that require careful litigation strategy.

Khalaf earned her J.D. from Loyola University Law School in 1994 and her Bachelor of Science from Loyola University in 1991. She is admitted in Louisiana, all Louisiana state courts, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. Her education and admissions support a practice grounded in litigation analysis, regulatory issues, and practical advocacy for clients in state and federal matters.

Khalaf has handled medical malpractice actions at both the trial and appellate levels and has litigated more than five jury trials. She serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Louisiana and has defended administrative claims involving HIPAA violations. Her experience also includes representing whistleblowers in qui tam actions, advising educational organizations on employee and student matters, and representing health care professionals in business-related contracts.

Kelli M Khalaf brings a practical litigation background to matters involving health care, employment, government claims, and civil disputes. She has argued before the Fourth and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeals and served as counsel in significant medical malpractice cases. Through this work, Khalaf helps clients address complex claims, manage legal risk, and pursue clear solutions in matters that often require careful judgment and detailed case preparation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Vezina & Gattuso, L.L.C.
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Loyola University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Loyola University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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