Riess LeMieux is again ranked by Chambers & Partners USA, the leading legal data and analytics provider. The publication ranks law firms and attorneys across the United States through a rigorous and detailed process including a nomination submission process, peer reviews, client reviews, and more.
This year, Riess […]
The firm is selected among The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ in the country.
June 1, 2023 – Riess LeMieux, a New Orleans-based law firm, is pleased to announce that Construction Executive Magazine, one of the most prestigious publications in the construction industry, has selected the firm among […]
Corey Lloyd brings 25 years of real-world, first-hand experience in project management on projects up to $38M as well as in-house counsel experience with a large construction company. Corey’s civil engineering degree, project management experience, and in-house legal and risk management expertise, make him an exceptional addition […]
Riess LeMieux Recently Prevails on Supervisory Writ Application to the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, Overturning a Trial Court’s Denial of the Firm Client’s Demand for Defense and Indemnity as an Additional Insured Under a Subcontractor’s Auto Policy.
Authors: Michael R. C. Riess, […]
May 10, 2023 – Riess LeMieux is pleased to welcome Natalie Morris to the firm as an associate in New Orleans.
Prior to joining Riess LeMieux, Natalie’s diverse legal background included representing employers and insurance carriers in cases across the state of Louisiana. She was also counsel for […]
Stonetrust Commercial Insurance Company v. TBT Contracting, Inc. of LA, et al
Authors: Jonathan S. Forester and Hannah M. Marler
Homeowners cannot be held liable for the injuries of a construction worker when the general contractor, who hired the subcontractor who employed […]
Stuart Services, L.L.C. v. Nash Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Louisiana Supreme Court reaffirms jurisprudence that party who is in breach of a contract, may not later attempt to enforce provisions of that contract.
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Robyn A. Brown
In Stuart Services, L.L.C. vs. Nash […]
Farrell v. Circle K Stores, Inc. and the City of Pineville, 22-00849 (La. 3/17/23), ––– So.3d ––––, 2023 WL 2550503.
Authors: Jonathan Forester and Jennifer Mura
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Farrell v. Circle K […]
Chennault International Airport Authority v. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co.
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Mary Claire Kramer
Chennault International Airport Authority v. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance holding is one step forward in invalidating mandatory forum selection clauses in surplus line insurance policies.
In Chennault International Airport Authority v. […]
Riess LeMieux partner, Jon Forester, recently took part in one of New Orleans’ biggest charity cook-off events, Hogs for the Cause. This year Hogs, as it is affectionately known, raised over $3.6 Million for pediatric brain cancer patients. A whole million more than last year’s competition! […]