Ranking tables

Construction | USA

Louisiana

Construction covers contractual advisor work within the construction industry for both the suppliers (e.g., developers, contractors, engineers and architects), and those clients employing these types of companies (e.g., corporates or state authorities) on their building plans. Our construction sections cover both litigious and non-litigious matters.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Christopher K. LeMieux
    Christopher K. LeMieux Riess LeMieux6 Years Ranked
  2. Kelsey Funes
    Kelsey Funes Phelps Dunbar LLP14 Years Ranked
  3. Mark W Mercante
    Mark W Mercante Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC14 Years Ranked
  4. David J KrebsKrebs Farley
  5. Denise PuenteSimon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn
  6. Eric A. KrachtKracht & Frazier, LLP
  7. Kelly TheardDeutsch Kerrigan LLP
  8. Lloyd N. ShieldsIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels LLC
  9. Terrence L. BrennanDeutsch Kerrigan LLP

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    1
    Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has a market-leading construction practice, known for the strength of its bench and its notable regional and national client base. The firm routinely acts on contractual matters relating to major projects, and on major litigation and arbitration proceedings. It offers considerable expertise in industrial development projects and wider commercial construction matters. The team demonstrates significant experience in representing EPC contractors and owners.
  2. Riess LeMieux
    1
    Riess LeMieux
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Riess LeMieux handles litigation for contractors active in sectors such as leisure, transport and healthcare. The firm offers complementary transactional strength in advising on a variety of construction contracts. It acts for an array of clients, including owners, contractors and specialized subcontractors.
  3. Deutsch Kerrigan LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1
  4. Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn
    Construction
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Phelps Dunbar LLP
    2
    Phelps Dunbar LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    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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Band 3

  1. Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
    3
    Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP regularly advises construction clients on how to prevent litigation, drawing on significant experience in contract review and claims avoidance. It also provides excellent litigation and arbitration expertise, with significant experience in disputes concerning insurance coverage, construction delay and design error claims. The group calls upon wider strengths in its environmental team to advise on land management and contamination issues. It offers additional strength in advising industry associations on legislation pertaining to the construction sector.
  2. Jones Walker LLP
    3
    Jones Walker LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. McGlinchey Stafford
    3
    McGlinchey Stafford
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    McGlinchey Stafford has a well-regarded construction practice offering expertise in contentious and noncontentious mandates. Its clients include contractors, engineers and developers. The team offers capabilities in a wide array of corporate and transactional matters concerning commercial and industrial projects. The team is also equipped to handle a broad array of disputes, including defect and nuisance claims.
  4. Krebs Farley
    Construction
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. D'Arcy Vicknair
    4
    D'Arcy Vicknair
    Construction
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    D'Arcy Vicknair host an experienced team of attorneys that have backgrounds in engineering and finance, complimenting their construction expertise. The firm have supported construction projects across Louisiana on issue such as permitting, insurance, and advising on health and safety.

  2. Keogh, Cox & Wilson, Ltd
    4
    Keogh, Cox & Wilson, Ltd
    Construction
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Keogh, Cox & Wilson offer support to a range of construction related matters, such as representing designed professionals, property damage claims and advising insurers. They have experience in supporting in industries such as residential, commercial and healthcare.

  3. Long Law Firm LLP
    Construction
    2025 | Band 4