Please join us in congratulating Brandon M. Tate on officially becoming our newest Associate at Riess LeMieux.
Brandon interned with us as a Law Clerk from January 2024 through September 2025. In May 2024, we were proud to extend him an Associate position, pending his Bar passage. Today, […]
Legal Update: Signed, Sealed, Indemnified: Subcontractor’s Defense Falls Flat
Authors: Jonathan S. Forester and Olivia D. Maynard
LBH LLC v. V1Fiber LLC, No. 2:23-CV-00436, 2025 WL 2525056 (W.D. La. Sept. 2, 2025).
In LBH LLC v. V1Fiber LLC, the Western District Court of Louisiana was faced with whether […]
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 […]
Rivermark Title proudly represented Galvanized R.E. LLC in the recent $11.4 million sale of Jefferson Business Center in Elmwood. Closing attorney M. Robert C. Riess, Jr., with assistance from Molly M. Jones, facilitated the transaction.
The 104,000-square-foot flex space building was acquired by Baton Rouge-based JRE Capital, marking […]
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 […]