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Riess LeMieux Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Law Firms in America
Riess LeMieux has once again been recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®. Since 2020, the firm has earned recognition across multiple practice areas, underscoring our attorneys' experience and dedication to serving clients throughout the construction industry and across diverse business sectors. For 2027, Riess LeMieux earned the following rankings in New Orleans: [...]
Riess LeMieux Welcomes Nicholas Rusovich as Associate
Please join us in congratulating Nicholas “Nick” Rusovich on passing the Louisiana Bar and welcoming him to Riess LeMieux as our newest Associate! Nick focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation, as well as Commercial Litigation. He began his legal career as a paralegal and gained valuable experience clerking at several New Orleans law firms while pursuing his law [...]
Legal Update
Manufacturer’s Warranty Inspection Did Not Create a Duty to Protect Building Owner From Contractor’s Installation Defects Authors: Jonathan S. Forester and Jennifer L. Mura St. Charles-Guillot Investment, L.L.C.; Luling Living Center, L.L.C. v. One Source Roofing, Inc.; Jasper Contractors, Inc.; RoofClaim.com, L.L.C.; GAF Materials, L.L.C., No. 25-30326, 2026 WL 2583067 (5th Cir. Sept. 1, 2026). Performing an inspection of a [...]
Riess LeMieux Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
Riess LeMieux is proud to share that 11 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of "The Best Lawyers in America" and "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America." This year’s list includes both returning honorees and attorneys newly recognized by Best Lawyers. For several members of the Riess LeMieux team, this recognition continues a distinction they [...]
Louisiana Legislative Update: 2026 Regular Session
This Louisiana Legislative Update summarizes Senate and House measures from the 2026 Regular Session addressing public contracts, transportation, construction, insurance, civil liability, procurement, and other areas. Jump to: Senate Bills | House Bills Senate Bills Act 13 (SB 139) Author: Foil | Category: Suits Against State Provides the amount of interest awarded on claims for personal injury or wrongful death [...]
Legal Update
Louisiana’s Prompt Payment Rules Now Require Owners to Pay Contractors Within Thirty-Five Days of Request and Public Owners Can No Longer Withhold Liquidated Damages, Except Under Limited Circumstances Acts 822 and 255 - - Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux, Olivia D. Maynard, and John E. B. Ransone I. Act 822 Act 822 outlines prompt payment to contractors and subcontractors and updates [...]
Riess LeMieux Welcomes Zachary Mayfield as Associate
Please join us in welcoming Zachary “Zach” B. Mayfield to the Riess LeMieux team as our newest Associate. Zach focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation, as well as Commercial Litigation. He brings substantial experience representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including commercial disputes and employment law, along with a background in finance and real estate that [...]
Legal Update
Louisiana First Circuit Reaffirms Louisiana’s Heightened Standard to Overcome Statutory Employer Immunity Authors: Jonathan S. Forester and Jace M. Weber In Saizon v. Dow Chemical Co., the Louisiana First Circuit reaffirmed the exceptionally high burden plaintiffs face when attempting to circumvent workers’ compensation immunity through the intentional act exception—particularly in the context of a statutory employer relationship. Generally, the Louisiana [...]