Cases
Representative Matters: Lead trial counsel for owner in m
amus lawsuit against unlicensed contractor wherein owner sought removal of contractor's invalid Private Works Act liens. After trial, the court granted a judgment in favor of the owner, awarding it all of its requested damages, including attorney's fees
court costs.
Lead appellate counsel for owner after contractor appealed adverse judgment in m
amus lawsuit. After oral argument at the First Circuit Court of Appeal, the court affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of the owner. Ilgen Construction, LLC vs. Raw Materials, LLC, et al. (La.App. 1 Cir. 4/16/21), 2021 WL 1438726.
Lead trial counsel for a public entity in a m
amus lawsuit filed by a contractor seeking payment under the Public Works Act, successfully obtaining a judgment, after a trial, in favor of the public entity.
Lead appellate counsel for a public entity after contractor appealed adverse judgment in m
amus lawsuit. After two oral arguments at the First Circuit Court of Appeal, the court determined it would not follow another appellate court's interpretation of the Public Works Act, thereby creating a split in the circuits on the legal issue. Law Industries, LLC vs. Board of Sup'rs of La State Univ., 2018-1756 (La.App. 1 Cir. 3/02/20), 300 So.3d 21.
Counsel for a public entity in an administrative appeal, successfully defending claims brought by a contractor claiming wrongful termination.
Co-counsel before the Louisiana Public Service Commission representing a private equity group in obtaining Commission approval for a $3.4 billion acquisition of a Louisiana electric utility company.
Co-counsel before the Louisiana Public Service Commission representing an independent electric transmission company in a transaction seeking to purchase the transmission assets of a publicly traded utility company in Louisiana.
Counsel for multiple homebuilders, including a national homebuilder, in the complex Chinese drywall multidistrict federal litigation
numerous other lawsuits, successfully recovering a settlement from the Chinese manufacturer of the defective drywall after the national homebuilder remodeled
repaired the effected homes.
Lead counsel for a large oilfield services company in several litigation
non-litigation matters, including settling a Louisiana Oil Well Lien Act case, settling a commercial lease dispute,
settling a property damage claim for alleged damages due to fracking.
Co-counsel for public entity in defense of a multi-million dollar consolidated lawsuit brought by contractors
subcontractors for alleged delays, inefficiencies,
extra work relating to the construction of a hospital in New Orleans.
Co-counsel for a local privately-owned sewer utility company, providing advice on local ordinances, contract review,
strategy as it relates to growth of the company, etc.
Co-counsel for roofing manufacturer in defense of claims alleging defects in roofing materials.
Counsel for homeowner insurance company in defense of numerous personal injury lawsuits, resulting in dismissals
/or settlements to end litigation.
Counsel for subcontractor relating to consolidated litigation involving complex claims alleging construction defects in an apartment complex in Baton Rouge, resulting in a settlement with owner, surety, insurers,
other subcontractors to avoid further litigation.
Counsel for public hospitals in judicial commitment hearings for certain qualified patients.
General counsel for several clients including a local l
scape material supplier, a roofing company,
others.
