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 […]
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 […]
Federal Court Holds the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) Preempts Louisiana’s Arbitration Restrictions in Construction Contracts under La. R.S. 9:2779
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Jennifer Mura
In CSRS LLC et al. v. Element 25 Limited, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana considered whether […]
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 […]
Legal Update: Craft et al. v. Max Access LLC et al.: Lessons in Indemnity, Comparative Fault, and Procedural Litigation Strategy.
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux
In a recent ruling from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, Craft et al. v. Max Access LLC et […]
DOD No Longer Requires Project Labor Agreements for Large-Scale Federal Construction Projects: A Trend to Come?
Authors: Jonathan S. Forester and Olivia Maynard
Contractors are no longer required to use Project Labor Agreements (“PLA”) for any Department of Defense (“DOD”) sourced federal construction projects valued at […]