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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Construction

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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With a footprint that includes 12 offices across the Southeast, our construction practice centers on the industries that drive the region’s economic growth. We are particularly adept at handling troubled construction projects, dealing with the fallout when a project goes awry. We advocate for clients in arbitration and litigation on issues including: 

  • Bond claims and liens 

  • Cost overruns 

  • Design and construction defects 

  • Geotechnical failures 

  • Impact and delay claims 

  • Prevailing wage and hour issues 

  • Scope-of-work disputes 

  • Takeover and completion assignments 

  • Unforeseen site conditions  

Chambers Review

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Construction - Louisiana

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Phelps Dunbar LLP provides a strong platform for major development projects, including educational institution renovations, petrochemical manufacturing facilities and wider commercial constructions. The firm offers a range of expertise across contracting, construction management and dispute resolution. Its broad client roster includes insurers, developers and management companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar is represents The Williams Companies and its affiliates in connection with a dispute with a competitor, Energy Transfer, over Williams’s

    construction of a natural gas pipeline across existing pipelines owned by Energy Transfer affiliates in 43 locations in Louisiana.

Strengths

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  • The firm is timely, focused, and provide practical responses offering a variety of possible approaches to resolve disputes. We received excellent services and assistance with a highly complex issue.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Lund III
    Daniel Lund III

    Daniel Lund III

    Daniel Lund has a solid practice encompassing construction litigation arising from projects in the sport, entertainment and education sectors. He demonstrates additional strength in ADR.

    • Daniel is through, timely and is always able to navigate the complexity of our matters, successfully assisted us in achieving our goals.

      Construction respondentUSA
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  • Kelsey Funes
    Kelsey Funes

    Kelsey Funes

    Kelsey Funes draws praise for her contentious practice and represents contractors, developers and design professionals in the full range of construction disputes.
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