Construction Debt Collection Attorneys in New Orleans, Louisiana

Get Paid. Stay Focused on Building. We’ll Handle the Rest.

Every month, New Orleans contractors lose $75,000+ in unpaid invoices, not because the work wasn’t done, but because they don’t have the time or legal expertise to pursue collections aggressively. In Louisiana’s complex post-disaster reconstruction economy, where hurricane recovery funds, insurance settlements, and federal programs create tangled payment chains, swift debt collection isn’t just helpful, it’s essential for survival.

At The Cromeens Law Firm in New Orleans, we help local construction professionals recover unpaid balances from $3,000 to $3,000,000 using Louisiana’s unique civil law advantages. With our 90% success rate in collections before litigation, we get you paid while you focus on building Louisiana’s future.

Why New Orleans Construction Companies Need Specialized Debt Collection Attorneys

Louisiana’s civil law system creates powerful collection tools that don’t exist anywhere else in America, but only if you know how to use them. Miss Louisiana’s unique procedural requirements fail to coordinate with privilege filings or misunderstand the state’s 10-year statute of limitations, and you could lose everything you’re owed.

What Makes Louisiana Construction Collections Unique?

Louisiana’s Civil Law Advantages:

• 10-Year Statute of Limitations – More time to pursue collections than most states
• Privilege Coordination – Combine privilege claims with collection actions simultaneously
• Attorney Fee Recovery – Louisiana law allows recovery of attorney fees in many cases
• Expedited Procedures – The Civil law system provides faster collection mechanisms
• Asset Protection Workarounds – Strategic alternatives when wage garnishment hits Louisiana’s 75% protection limit

New Orleans’ Specific Payment Challenges:

• Hurricane Recovery Projects – FEMA coordination and insurance settlements delay payments
• Historic District Work – French Quarter projects involve specialized approvals, extending timelines
• Multi-Tier Funding – Federal disaster funds, state contributions, and private investment create complex payment chains
• Tourism Industry Recovery – Hotel and hospitality projects face unique financing challenges
• Seasonal Construction – Hurricane season and flooding concerns disrupt payment cycles

Our Louisiana Construction Debt Collection Services

Immediate Debt Recovery

• Louisiana Civil Code-compliant collection procedures
• Multi-parish collection coordination across Greater New Orleans
• Federal program payment recovery (FEMA, insurance, disaster funds)
• Privilege filing coordination with collection actions
• Strategic asset identification and seizure when needed

Subcontractor & Supplier Collections

• Recover unpaid labor and materials using Louisiana’s civil code advantages
• Navigate complex funding structures common in New Orleans projects
• Coordinate privilege notices with collection actions
• Multi-contractor payment chain resolution
• Bond claims for public projects

Specialized New Orleans Market Support

• Hurricane recovery project payment coordination
• Historic preservation project collection strategies
• Tourism industry construction payment recovery
• Public-private partnership collection navigation
• Insurance settlement recovery assistance

How We Work: The Louisiana Debt Collection Process

Phase 1: Immediate Assessment

We review your documentation, identify Louisiana-specific collection opportunities, and calculate key deadlines under Louisiana’s unique civil law system.

Phase 2: Strategic Louisiana Filing

We leverage Louisiana’s civil law advantages, coordinate with any existing privilege filings, and ensure compliance with Louisiana Civil Code requirements.

Phase 3: Aggressive Debt Collection Actions

From Louisiana-compliant demand letters to strategic negotiation using the state’s attorney fee provisions, we work to resolve your case quickly.

Phase 4: Advanced Louisiana Remedies

If initial collection fails, we utilize Louisiana’s unique enforcement mechanisms, asset seizure procedures, and expedited civil law remedies.

We’re More Than Just Construction Collection Attorneys

WE TEACH YOU (Louisiana Collection Training)

For a flat fee, we train your New Orleans team on Louisiana’s unique collection advantages:

• Louisiana Civil Code collection procedures
• Multi-parish filing requirements and strategies
• Privilege coordination with collection actions
• Federal program payment recovery techniques
• Hurricane recovery project collection strategies

WE ARE YOUR COLLECTION DEPARTMENT

Don’t want to navigate Louisiana’s complex civil law requirements? We’ll handle everything for a monthly flat rate:

• Strategic collection calls leveraging Louisiana’s legal framework
• Complete privilege coordination and collection management
• Multi-parish collection across Greater New Orleans
• Federal program payment coordination and recovery
• Louisiana Civil Code compliance and deadline tracking

New Orleans: Booming Construction, Complex Collections

New Orleans’ construction industry is experiencing unprecedented growth:

• $30 million Riverfront for All initiative
• $1 billion Bunge Avondale facility expansion
• $2 billion School Facilities Master Plan
• Major riverfront developments and hotel redevelopments

But with growth comes risk. Complex multi-party projects, hurricane recovery coordination, and rising material costs often lead to delayed payments. In Louisiana’s competitive market, you can’t afford to wait months for what you’re owed.

Who We Help Get Paid

• General Contractors – Navigate complex funding structures and multi-tier payments.
• Subcontractors – Recover from payment chain disruptions and project delays
• Material Suppliers – Collect on delivered materials using Louisiana’s privilege system
• Specialty Contractors – Historic preservation, tourism, and industrial specialists
• Equipment Suppliers – Rental and purchase payment recovery

Whether you built the structure or delivered the materials, we’ll leverage Louisiana’s unique civil law system to ensure you get paid.