About

Provided by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP

The construction  group at BSW represents a broad range of clientele from all facets of the construction industry in matters of contract negotiation, claims avoidance, claims preparation, construction litigation in federal and state venues, as well as mediation and arbitration.

While litigation is often the result of a construction industry claim, claims avoidance is preferred. Thoughtful drafting of construction contract documents is most often the best way to avoid the common disputes which arise in any construction project. Nevertheless, disputes will arise. When this happens, the members of the construction industry practice group have extensive litigation experience at all levels in numerous courts of law. Additionally, our firm has had much success in alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediation and arbitration. We know that successful conclusions are at the heart of all construction projects.

With the growing complexity of environmental laws, the construction industry has become more sensitive to environmental issues, including air, water, solid and hazardous waste, super fund, non-hazardous oil field waste, underground storage tanks, wetlands, endangered species, land use and development, insurance coverage litigation, natural resources, oil pollution, coastal zone management and restoration, forestry management, aquaculture and environmental justice.

Chambers Review

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Construction - Louisiana
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP regularly advises construction clients on how to prevent litigation, drawing on significant experience in contract review and claims avoidance. It also provides excellent litigation and arbitration expertise, with significant experience in disputes concerning insurance coverage, construction delay and design error claims. The group calls upon wider strengths in its environmental team to advise on land management and contamination issues. It offers additional strength in advising industry associations on legislation pertaining to the construction sector.

Notable Practitioners

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Murphy J Foster, III
2
Murphy J Foster, III
Head of Construction
2
Band 2

Murphy Foster handles a variety of construction disputes for his contractor clients.

"Murphy Foster is a good construction lawyer."

Jacob E. Roussel
U
Jacob E. Roussel
U
Up and Coming

Jacob Roussel is highlighted for his adept representation of contractors, subcontractors, sureties, owners and suppliers in both contentious and noncontentious construction matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP

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Louisiana

Construction

Murphy J Foster, III
2
Murphy J Foster, III
Head of Construction
2
Band 2
Jacob E. Roussel
U
Jacob E. Roussel
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP

David C. Fleshman

Harry McClellan Moffett, IV

Jerry L. Stovall, Jr.

Murphy J Foster, III

Murphy J Foster, III

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP

American Council of Engineering Companies of Louisiana

City of Alexandria

Concrete and Aggregates Association of Louisiana

James Construction

Louisiana Association of General Contractors

Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors

Performance Contractor

Port of Iberia