Construction

The Taylor Porter Construction team routinely represents and advises local, state, and national construction industry leaders, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, homebuilders, architects, engineers, material and equipment suppliers, and manufacturers. From construction defect litigation to disputes over nonpayment, mechanics’ liens and bond claims to construction delay claims, and contract negotiations and reviews to public bidding law disputes, our firm’s construction lawyers have a wealth of experience and expertise in the various legal issues facing the construction industry.  

Our attorneys regularly handle litigation and transactional work involving commercial, residential, industrial, and roadway projects in both the public and private sectors, working with our clients to custom tailor our services to their specific needs.  While no client matter is too small for us to handle, Taylor Porter routinely assists and navigates our clients through complex, multimillion-dollar litigation and transactions.

Members of the construction team are active in

• Louisiana Associated General Contractors (LAGC)
• Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (Pelican Chapter)
• Construction Financial Managers Association (CFMA)
• Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC)
• American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry
• Defense Research Institute (DRI)
• National Roofing Contractors Association
• Roofing Contractors Association of Texas

Taylor Porter offers clients in the construction industry a broad range of the best legal services available by combining our traditional construction practice with our other specialty practice groups. 

Representative Experience:

• Representing commercial general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals in lawsuits and arbitration proceedings involving construction and design defects.
• Representing general contractors and subcontractors before the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors and other state or local agencies.
• Representing owners in lawsuits and arbitration proceedings against contractors, subcontractors, and/or design professionals involving construction and design defects, delays, and other claims.
• Advising clients on compliance with Louisiana’s contractor licensing laws and Louisiana’s construction lien laws.
• Negotiating and drafting contracts and subcontracts.
• Prosecuting and defending clients in a wide array of litigation matters, including breach-of-contract claims, products liability claims, delay claims, tort claims, liens, and claims for additional compensation.

Other Practice Areas Affecting Construction Industry Clients:

• Real Estate Transactions
• Public Financing and Bond Law
• Labor and Employment Law
• Environmental Law and Regulatory Affairs
• Legislative Initiatives
• Tax Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Law
• Employee Benefits
• Intellectual Property Law