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Construction Law

Taking on New Challenges in Construction Law

Our construction law practice group is involved in all phases of public and private construction projects, from bidding through final construction.

Resolving Construction Disputes

Representing individuals, developers, corporate entities, design professionals, contractors and insurers, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. We have extensive experience in all areas of construction litigation and arbitration. From formation of construction contracts, to litigation of complex issues, Montgomery Barnett is in the forefront of construction law. Our lawyers have been internationally recognized by Who’s Who Legal, and nationally by Best Lawyers in America as preeminent leaders and litigators in the area of construction law.

Taking a leadership role, our firm is not afraid to take on new challenges in court or through negotiation. Our construction law practice takes a proactive approach, helping our clients get out in front of potential disputes in order to get a positive resolution. From small builders to major developers, we handle a wide range of construction law concerns, including:

  • Transactional construction law
  • Construction defects and related products liability
  • Commercial litigation for contract disputes between developers and contractors
  • Fidelity and surety coverage
  • Contractors’ liens
  • Insurance defense for personal injury

As members of the American College of Construction Lawyers, we understand the challenges facing our clients, big and small. We are always focused on keeping your long-term interests in mind, finding solutions that will work today and into the future.

Attorneys

Ashley L Belleau

Terrel J. Broussard

C. Byron Berry, Jr.

Philip S. Brooks Jr.

Harvey C. Koch

Andrew T. Lilly

Ryan M. McCabe

Eugene J. Radcliff

Jeremy David Rush

Firm News

Andrew T. Lilly, an associate, has been selected as one of twelve attorneys for the Louisiana State Bar Association's 2011-2012 "Leadership LSBA Class". 

Montgomery Barnett congratulates the following partners who have been named to the 2012 Louisiana Super Lawyers list: Ashley L. Belleau (Business Litigation); Philip S. Brooks, Jr. (Transportation/Maritime); A. Gordon Grant, Jr. (Transportation/Maritime); Harvey C. Koch (Construction Litigation); Daniel Lund (Professional Liability); Patrick E. O'Keefe (Transportation/Maritime); John Y. Pearce (Energy Natural Resources) and Joseph P. Tynan (Transportation/Maritime).  The firm also congratulates associate Dorothy L. Tarver (Health Care) who was named a Rising Star lawyer.

Montgomery Barnett is pleased to announce that Acquisition International magazine named the firm "2011 USA Construction Law Firm of the Year" as part of its 2011 Acquisition International Legal Awards. Acquisition International is a United Kingdom magazine published by AI Global Media Ltd, an internationally recognized publisher in corporate finance. The "Acquisition International Legal Awards" honor global law firms for excellent advisory work, innovative strength and a commitment to quality... Read More

Office Locations

New Orleans, LA
3300 Energy Centre
1100 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70163-3300
Ph: (504) 585-3200
Fax: (504) 585-7688
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Baton Rouge, LA
One American Place
301 Main Street, Suite 1170
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70825
Ph: (225) 329-2800
Fax: (225) 329-2850
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