Best Lawyers Near You in New Orleans, Louisiana for Litigation - Construction
Richard G. Duplantier, Jr. is a senior partner at Galloway, a respected trial lawyer, and accomplished business consultant known for his critical and innovative approach to litigation and case handling. He focuses his commercial litigation practice on products liability, construction, environmental, professional liability, and insurance defense and coverage, with extensive trial experience and a success rate of over eighty percent. Rick also represents entertainment industry clients in litiga...
Bryan Reuter concentrates his practice in complex commercial and intellectual-property litigation, including their appeals. Mr. Reuter received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, from Tulane University, where he earned the Leon Scherck Award for the highest cumulative average in the School of Engineering. After graduation he undertook various positions with Shell Oil and Shell Chemical Companies, including Operations Manager, for several petroch...
John “Trip” McCormick protects clients’ legal interests while supporting their business growth. He focuses on commercial and construction litigation, aggressively defending contractual claims, pursuing unpaid debts, and helping clients manage risk and resolve conflicts. Trip represents architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers in state and federal courts and arbitrations involving public works, commercial projects, and catastrophic structural failures. His practice a...
Fishman Haygood partner Lance McCardle practices in the areas of securities arbitration and litigation, environmental law, and general commercial litigation. Lance regularly represents investors (both individuals and institutions) in claims against their brokers, investment advisors, and/or investment banks in court or in arbitration proceedings administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). He also represents several landowners in claims against oil and ga...
Kelly Theard is a construction lawyer representing general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, program managers and material suppliers in a variety of construction related litigation including construction defect, design and professional liability, and third-party injury claims. She also assists her clients in contract negotiations and pre-claim disputes. Ms. Theard currently serves as the firm's Managing Partner as well as Head of the Construction Practice Group. While Ms. Th...
Parker Bradley is a diligent litigator who prioritizes honesty, integrity, and client-focused representation. He concentrates his practice on liability and litigation matters, including professional liability and legal malpractice, and brings experience from personal injury, criminal law, and foreclosure matters. Learn more about his practice: Parker Bradley
Tate Martin centers his practice on clear communication and a deep understanding of each client’s goals. He represents businesses and insurers in matters ranging from slip-and-fall and property damage claims to contract review and construction disputes. By learning how a company operates and fostering strong relationships with its people, Tate aligns legal strategies with business objectives to achieve practical, favorable outcomes. Discover more about Tate’s work here .
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...
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.
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...
David Freedman joined the litigation section of Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert in 2015. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Washington University in Saint Louis, David served with the United States Peace Corps in Morocco. David obtained his Juris Doctorate from Tulane University Law School, graduating Order of the Coif and Magna Cum Laude. During law school, he received four CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, the David L. Herman Award, and...
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...
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...
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.
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