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 the defense and indemnity provisions of a contract were null and void [...]

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 a continued standard of excellence and the deep respect of their peers. [...]

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" Talley, III In City of Shreveport v. CDM Smith Inc., the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal [...]

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 and Parish of East Baton Rouge v. Louisiana East First Jurisdiction COGIC, 2024-1200 [...]

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 Louisiana. With trial and arbitration experience in both state and federal forums, Alex [...]

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 Ross Shaun Adair (“Adair”) hired Stutsman Construction, LLC (“Strutsman”), a Louisiana construction [...]

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. C. Riess (Band 2), Christopher LeMieux (Band 1), Jon Forester (Band 3), Liz Lambert (Up and Coming), [...]