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Jones Walker LLP

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana


Jones Walker LLP

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About

Provided by Jones Walker LLP

Members of the Jones Walker LLP construction team regularly represent clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, and excel at handling large-scale construction and infrastructure projects across industries such as energy, natural resources, healthcare, retail, and education. Among recent engagements, our attorneys have represented international and domestic owners, contractors, architects, and builders in the design and construction of hotels, resorts, hospitals, high-rise office towers, power plants (coal-fired and nuclear), clean-energy facilities, refineries, pipelines, transportation-related manufacturing (including aircraft, locomotive and ship building and maintenance), and universities, as well as environmental remediation and closure projects.

We have deep familiarity with the full scope of U.S. and international procurement and government contracting regulations, and regularly help negotiate and close agreements that involve economic development funding, tax incentives, and public-private partnerships. Drawing on the resources of the firm’s key practices, we also advise on environmental regulation and permitting, real estate, finance, government relations, labor and employment, and other areas of law that come into play when planning and executing projects.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Louisiana

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Jones Walker LLP has an expert construction practice with wide-ranging strengths in industrial, civil and commercial construction projects, including significant energy and healthcare developments. The firm acts for owners, contractors, subcontractors and designers, who turn to Jones Walker for its notable expertise in construction litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Walker represent the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans in obtaining permits and defending lawsuits in connection to the development of a USD1.8 billion container terminal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

Strengths

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  • The firm has excellent work product and communication

    Construction respondentUSA
  • Jones Walker has a depth of experience related to construction matters. The firm enables its attorneys with great technology, allowing for efficiency, communication, and organization on their service delivery.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Chris Cazenave
    Band 3Chris Cazenave

    Chris Cazenave

    Chris Cazenave specializes his practice in construction litigation and has experience spanning a wide array of issues, including breach of contract non-payment disputes.
    • He is an exceptionally thorough litigator with excellent vision for successfully prosecuting claims.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Chris is an outstanding construction attorney with a focus on resolving matters. In addition to his legal knowledge, he is well organized, is able to effectively utilize technology and maintains a well-balanced perspective on matters.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 3Richard J Tyler
    Band 3Richard J Tyler

    Richard J Tyler

    Richard Tyler primarily handles contentious construction matters, including issues relating to energy projects.
    • Richard's writing and research is excellent, he is very professional.

      Construction respondentUSA
    • Richard has tremendous legal acumen, he thoroughly understands the case, understands the facts and the best way to represent legal arguments.

      Construction respondentUSA

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Louisiana

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