We’re proud to share that several Riess LeMieux attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of “The Best Lawyers in America” and “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.”
These honors aren’t new for our team—many of this year’s recipients have been recognized in previous years, reflecting […]
Legal Update: Louisiana Second Circuit Holds Period to File Tort lawsuits Against Design Professionals is Five Years Instead of One
City of Shreveport v. CDM Smith Inc., 2025 WL 1947593 (La. App. 2 Cir. 7/16/25)
Authors: Christoper K. LeMiuex and Patrick A. “Trey” […]
Legal Update: City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge v. Louisiana East First Jurisdiction COGIC: Mandamus – an Inappropriate Procedure for Expropriation
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Joshua R. Yeager
In a recent ruling out of the Louisiana First Circuit, City of Baton Rouge […]
We’re excited to welcome Alex S. Aughtry to Riess LeMieux as Of Counsel. Alex is an accomplished commercial litigator with experience representing business owners, shareholders, directors, and trust parties in high-stakes corporate disputes.
She has handled complex securities litigation, insurance coverage disputes, and professional liability matters across […]
Legal Update: Fifth Circuit holds Contractor’s Default Judgment does not Preclude Unclean Hands Defense in Construction Bankruptcy Dispute
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Jennifer Mura.
Case: Matter of Adair, — F.4th —-, 2025 WL 1439450 (5th Cir. May 20, 2025)
Following the 2016 floods in Baton Rouge, homeowner […]
Riess LeMieux has once again been ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners, the leading independent research company that ranks the top lawyers and law firms worldwide.
This marks our sixth consecutive year receiving the highest distinction for our law firm.
Michael R. […]
Riess LeMieux is proud to announce the launch of our new title and closing company, Rivermark Title. Focused on commercial real estate transactions—with the ability to assist on select high-end residential closings—our team provides comprehensive legal services from contract to close. More than a closing service, we […]
Legal Update: The Fifth Circuit Provides Glimmer of Hope that Statutory Employer Protections Remain a Reliable Legal Defense for Contractors and Owners when Statutory Employee Injuries Occur.
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Hannah M. Marler.
The recent ruling in Valdivia vs. Brock Industrial Services and Phillips 66 […]
We’re excited to welcome Joshua R. Yeager to Riess LeMieux as our newest associate attorney. Josh brings valuable litigation experience from across Louisiana, particularly in property damage disputes in both state and federal court.
He previously clerked for Judge Roland Belsome at the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court […]
Riess LeMieux is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Louisiana Super Lawyers list:
Michael R. C. Riess, Christopher K. LeMieux, Jonathan S. Forester, Michael S. Blackwell, M. Robert C. Riess, Jr., Patrick […]