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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

2
Band 2

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar LLP represented The Williams Companies and its affiliates in a dispute concerning safety and operational issues in connection with the construction of a 176-mile-long gas pipeline.

Strengths

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"Phelps Dunbar is skilled at counseling on and resolving disputes while mitigating risk."

Construction respondent
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"Phelps Dunbar has great work product and customer service. The firm is responsive and sophisticated."

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Notable Practitioners

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Kelsey Funes
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Kelsey Funes
1
Band 1
Kelsey Funes draws praise for her contentious practice and represents contractors, developers and design professionals in the full range of construction disputes.
"She's one of the top construction lawyers in Louisiana."
"Kelsey is excellent, smart and strategic."
"Kelsey is not only quick to process large amounts of information but her organizational skills are equally impressive."
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Daniel Lund III
2
Daniel Lund III
2
Band 2
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.
"Dan is responsive and attentive. He has a breadth of experience."
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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Kelsey Funes
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Kelsey Funes
1
Band 1
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Daniel Lund III
2
Daniel Lund III
2
Band 2
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