2026 Best Lawyers in America & Ones to Watch* Michael Riess, Chris LeMieux, Jon Forester, Liz Lambert, Michael Blackwell, Stu Richeson, Robert Riess*, Hannah Marler*, & Trey Talley* 2026 Best Law Firm in America • New Orleans Tier 1 in Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, and Commercial Litigation
• New Orleans Tier 2 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
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Welcome to Riess LeMieux

Riess LeMieux delivers legal services with the personal touch of a boutique law firm, while always staying mindful of the cost-effective representation desired in today’s climate. While our construction law team brings decades of experience in providing solutions for construction problems at every stage of a project, the lawyers at Riess LeMieux are also experienced in a full range of legal areas, including business advices, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and disputes, labor and employment, bankruptcy, and more.  With attorneys licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and New York, Riess LeMieux proudly advises and represents clients throughout the Gulf South.

Welcome to
Riess LeMieux

Riess LeMieux delivers legal services with the personal touch of a boutique law firm, while always staying mindful of the cost-effective representation desired in today’s climate. While our construction law team brings decades of experience in providing solutions for construction problems at every stage of a project, the lawyers at Riess LeMieux are also experienced in a full range of legal areas,  including business advices, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and disputes, labor and employment, bankruptcy, and more.  With attorneys licensed in Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and New York, Riess LeMieux proudly advises and represents clients throughout the Gulf South.

Riess LeMieux awarded Chambers USA 2025.
Super Lawyers
Riess LeMieux awarded Chambers USA 2025.
Super Lawyers

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Legal Update

May 12, 2026|

La. Supreme Court Reaffirms Public‑Use Limits on Expropriation Authors:  Liz Lambert and Olivia Maynard The Louisiana Supreme Court recently reaffirmed that under the Louisiana Constitution [...]

Legal Update

March 30, 2026|

Second Circuit Ruling Deny’s Mandamus Relief Due to Architect Discretion on Payments Due Case: Bossier Parish v. Boggs & Poole Contracting Group Inc., 56,765-CA (La. [...]

Riess LeMieux Announces 2026 Super Lawyers

March 27, 2026|

Riess LeMieux is proud to announce that eight of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers publication. Super Lawyers has named Michael R. C. Riess, Christopher [...]

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