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 a public entity may expropriate private property only when the taking is for a genuine public use or purpose – – not […]
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. App. 2 Cir. 2/25/26)
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and John E. B. Ransone
In Bossier, The Louisiana Second Circuit affirmed the denial of […]
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 K. LeMieux, Jonathan S. Forester, and Michael S. Blackwell to its list for Construction Litigation. Christopher K. LeMieux also earned the […]
First Circuit Reconsiders Potential Procedural Conflicts between Litigation and Construction Arbitration Agreements
Authors Christopher K. LeMieux and Hannah M. Marler
A recent decision from the First Circuit in Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. v. Kiewit Louisiana Co. provides important context for judicial interpretations of construction arbitration agreements and […]
Case: Renton Properties, LLC v. 213 Upland, LLC 25-CA-36 (La. App. 5 Cir. 12/18/25)
Authors: Molly M. Jones and M. Robert C. Riess, Jr.
A Louisiana real estate transaction gone wrong has produced […]
Please join us in welcoming John E. B. Ransone as our newest Associate at Riess LeMieux.
Prior to joining the firm, John gained significant experience not only in the courtroom but also in the construction industry. With respect to the construction industry, John led operations for a lumber company, […]
Fourth Circuit Ruling Expands Attorneys’ Fee Rights for Louisiana Contractors in Public Works Disputes
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Jennifer Mura
The Fourth Circuit’s recent decision in Couvillion Group, LLC v. Plaquemines Parish Government highlights the ability for contractors to obtain attorneys’ fees against public owners in ordinary proceedings. […]
Legal Update: Louisiana Second Circuit Reaffirms its Prior Holding of the Application of the Five-Year Peremptive Period in Actions Against Design Professionals
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Patrick A. “Trey” Talley III
City of Shreveport v. CDM Smith Inc., 2025 WL […]
Riess LeMieux Delivers Major Win in Multi-Million Dollar Class Action
Riess LeMieux has secured a decisive victory for a general contractor client in a high-stakes class action involving over 500 properties and millions of dollars in potential exposure that could have opened the door for near limitless liability […]
![Photo of Patrick A. “Trey” Talley III, partner at Riess LeMieux. Trey joined the firm in 2020 and practices construction law, employment and labor law, and commercial litigation, representing contractors, owners, developers, and design professionals on private and public projects. He was recognized by Best Lawyers Ones to Watch for [...]
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