Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Construction Law

Adrian D’Arcy’s primary practice areas include commercial litigation, construction litigation which he litigates in federal and state courts, and in arbitrations. Adrian is a proponent of resolving matters early in mediation and through alternative dispute resolution if possible so clients can focus on their companies and not on litigation. Additionally, Adrian crafts and reviews construction contracts so that clients are protected on the front end of projects. Adrian has over 17 ...

Hannah is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on complex construction disputes. Through her practice, she provides legal guidance to clients across the construction industry, including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and property owners. With a keen understanding of the complexities involved in construction projects, Hannah is dedicated to protecting clients' interests by examining every phase of a construction project from project inception and contract drafting to naviga...

Beau Bourgeois is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana–based attorney at Kean Miller whose practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. On both the plaintiff and defense sides, Beau represents participants in the Louisiana construction industry in state and federal courts, guiding clients through complex, high-stakes construction law and litigation matters with careful preparation, practical judgment, and sustained focus. Beau is recognized for his strategic instincts and efficie...

Myles Sonnier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Myles, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Myles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marianna Knister Downer is a civil litigator and trial attorney representing clients in a wide range of industries including energy & environmental, construction, and administrative law. Her practice at Gordon Arata extends to complex litigation, appeals, civil procedure, commercial litigation, and risk management. Marianna obtained both her Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. While at the Law Center, Maria...

M. Robert C. Riess, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. M. Robert C., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Robert C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael A. Levatino Jr. is an attorney with Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, and practices with the firm’s Energy and Environmental Litigation group. His work focuses on representing energy and chemical companies in complex environmental, commercial, and regulatory disputes. Michael assists clients throughout all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals in both state and federal courts. In addition to his en...

Mallory McKnight Fuller is senior counsel and Director of E-Discovery at Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She joined the firm in 2014 and leads a multidisciplinary e-discovery team supporting complex litigation and regulatory matters. Her practice focuses on electronic discovery and electronically stored information, including the development and implementation of discovery protocols in federal and state courts and the negotiation of search terms with opposing counsel. Mallory manages t...

Alexander Brewster is an Associate with the firm. In a short period of time, Alex has handled matters across multiple practice areas and enjoys solving complex issues for his clients. He has handled litigation across the state of Louisiana in both state and federal court, and has also participated in both arbitration proceedings, Louisiana Public Bid Law protests, and mandamus proceedings. Alex continues to expand his practice and looks forward to the challenges that await.

Brennan O’Keefe is an attorney in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section and works on matters in both state and federal court. Brennan’s practice focuses on complex construction and environmental litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. Brennan's construction practice includes representation of developers in construction disputes concerning multi-family commercial and hotel projects. Brennan is also part of the Fishman Haygood team working on the Hard Rock Hotel collapse...

Trey practices primarily in the area of construction litigation and represents clients ranging from general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, and design professionals, including architects and engineers. Trey has represented clients in a wide variety of construction cases involving contract disputes, professional negligence, bid protests, open accounts, and property damage from construction vibrations. He also has experience with construction claims on both private and public p...