Construction Law

Many Louisiana parties have questions about mechanics liens - from contractors to property owners to suppliers to construction lenders - because the guidelines aren't always consistent and may be conflicting. The issues that are most commonly seen by these...

Construction projects are a common source of lawsuits in Louisiana, often based on construction defects. Construction defects can get classified into four main categories: design defects, material defects, workmanship defects, and structural defects. Design defects...

Construction projects in Louisiana are not always as smooth as contractors and other stakeholders expect them to be. Sometimes, the contractor defaults on the project, leaving the owner high and dry. When this happens, construction litigation may be the only recourse....

Construction projects, both big and small, always require a construction contract. This document is essential in protecting the interests of both the property owner and the contractor. If you're about to embark on a construction project, it's important to make sure...

Whether you are new to the construction industry or a veteran, chances are a subcontractor will eventually default on their contract. Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are or how conscientious they are, the unanticipated often occurs. Although you can...

Making money in the construction sector usually requires keeping expenses in check. While you may be able to predict the costs of materials, labor, permits and other ordinary expenses, litigation may destroy your bottom line. After all, defending a...

When you pay for a custom-built home or a remodel of an existing space, you likely have a specific vision about the finished product, regardless of whether you plan to live there forever or put the home on the market soon after the work is complete. Sometimes, work...

Arbitration is not just a good alternative to traditional litigation in construction law disputes; it is often a mandatory requirement in Louisiana. Many business owners involved in building a new office or headquarters do not plan for an arbitrated solution. As such,...

In thriving cities like Baton Rouge, workers are busy on commercial construction projects nearly every day. To the average resident, these projects seem to flow in a routine manner. However, to those involved in these endeavors, it can be a nail-biting experience....

Construction defects are a problem that home and business owners hope they never have to deal with. These issues can make the structure they've paid so much for and spent so much time waiting on unusable. This is horrible since it devalues the project.Some...