Louisiana Construction Lawyer

Our construction lawyers represent both plaintiffs and defendants in claims involving:

• Construction defects
• Disputes between general contractors and subcontractors
• Synthetic stucco (also known as EIFS) water damage
• Windows and window system defects
• Performance bond issues
• Personal injury claims arising from defects or negligence
• Mechanics liens
• Other construction law disputes

Construction law is not a gray area, but is rather a very specific body of law governed by written contracts and case law. Two of our attorneys have engineering degrees, which helps us understand both the technical and legal issues involved in a construction law claim. We also have close relationships with leading construction expert witnesses.

Construction Site Injuries

If someone is injured at a construction side, it may be a result of negligence, a defect in the construction design, or a violation of building safety codes. Our lawyers have a lot of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in construction site injury and damage claims. Our lawyers represented a crane operator who was gravely injured while working on the Louisiana State University East Side Stadium expansion in 2001. We also represented the insurance company of a crane contractor for damage caused by a fallen crane during the Baton Rouge Airport expansion.

New Home Warranty Act

Louisiana has a new home warranty act, which limits the rights of homeowners to collect damages for home defects after the house is built. Home defect cases must also be filed within specific time limits or the homeowner will lose his or her right to recover damages. Our lawyers have experience handling new home warranty claims from the perspective of both the homebuilder and the homeowner.

For more information, contact a Louisiana construction lawyer at Perry, Atkinson, Balhoff, Mengis & Burns, LLC

From our offices in Baton Rouge, our construction lawyers serve clients throughout Louisiana, including Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, New Orleans, Covington, Mandeville, Hammond, Metairie, and East Baton Rouge Parish.