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
A Full-Service Law
Firm Dedicated to
Personal Attention
about the firm
Practical Legal
Solutions at the
Forefront of the
Industries We Serve
news and events
Built on Relationships
with Our Clients Over
Decades of Service
meet our team
Stu Richeson Robert Riess
HOME2026-02-25T16:59:26-06:00

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

News & Events

Legal Update

June 4, 2026|

Louisiana First Circuit Affirms Broad Duty to Defend Contractor Who Performs Design Work Under E&O Policy Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Brandon M. Tate In [...]

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 [...]

Go to Top