AREAS OF PRACTICE

Commercial Litigation  |  Construction Law |  Municipal Law  |   General Litigation

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 navigating disputes and litigation.

In litigation, Hannah brings a strategic and tenacious approach, effectively representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and courtroom settings. She has successfully handled cases involving breach of contract, lien enforcement, construction defects, and delay and inefficiency claims.

Hannah earned her Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where she was an active participant in the trial advocacy program and served on the Trial Advocacy Board. She is a member of the New Orleans Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Federal Bar Association and actively participates in professional organizations such as the LGBT Bar Association.

With a keen understanding of the complexities involved in construction projects, Hannah is dedicated to protecting clients’ interests with an eye toward the details. She is known for her strategic approach and strong advocacy, helping clients achieve successful outcomes while minimizing risks.
Outside of the office, Hannah can be found watching women’s soccer, supporting the arts, and volunteering with Edible Schoolyard New Orleans.

PUBLICATIONS

• Billie Cook v. Sharon Sullivan, 2020-C-01471 (La. 02/17/2021); Billie Cook v. Sharon Sullivan, 53,741 (La. App. 2nd Cir. 11/18/2020); Baron T. Drayton v. Segen Mesmer-Drayton, 54,034-CA.

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

• Represented a subcontractor against a general contractor in a high-stakes litigation involving multiple parties over allegations of breach of contract and delay and inefficiency claims.
• Achieved a favorable jury seven-figure jury verdict following a two-week trial.
• Represented general contractor in trial against material subcontractor achieving a successful jury verdict.
• Represented material supplier in payment disputes with homeowners and contractors.
• Represented owner in large-scale construction dispute involving public works project.