New Orleans construction is booming, from French Quarter renovations to post-Katrina rebuilds, but with opportunity comes risk. Contract disputes can destroy your business if you don’t act fast, especially when Louisiana’s unique civil law system creates legal traps that don’t exist anywhere else.
At The Cromeens Law Firm in New Orleans, we help contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers resolve contract disputes and provide aggressive litigation representation when needed.
Don’t let a dispute sink your business. Call today for immediate help.
Louisiana isn’t like Texas, Florida, or anywhere else. We operate under French civil law instead of English common law, and that difference can cost you everything if you don’t have the right legal strategy.
Bottom line: Louisiana’s legal system creates dispute risks that can blindside contractors from other states.
Contract Dispute Resolution: Most construction conflicts start with negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. Our contract dispute attorneys work to resolve issues quickly and cost-effectively while preserving business relationships.
Contract Litigation: When disputes can’t be resolved through negotiation, our experienced contract litigation attorneys take your case to Louisiana state and federal courts. We’re prepared to fight aggressively when litigation becomes necessary.
The Louisiana Advantage: Having both dispute resolution and litigation expertise under one roof means seamless representation from initial conflict through final judgment if needed.
Louisiana’s prescription periods and lien deadlines don’t wait. We act immediately to:
We combine Louisiana legal expertise with practical business sense:
✓ Negotiation First: Direct talks with contractors, owners, and developers who understand Louisiana law
 ✓ Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation and arbitration tailored to Louisiana’s civil law system
 ✓ Aggressive Litigation: When needed, we fight hard in Louisiana state and federal courts
 ✓ Business Protection: Minimize disruption while maximizing your recovery
✓ Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution: Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration expertiseÂ
✓ Contract Litigation: Aggressive court representation when disputes escalateÂ
✓ Louisiana Court Experience: Proven trial attorneys familiar with state and federal courtsÂ
✓ Litigation Risk Assessment: Honest evaluation of when to settle vs. fight in court
We practice construction law daily in Louisiana and understand what New Orleans contractors face. From civil law nuances to local building requirements, we know how to resolve disputes efficiently and win contract litigation cases in Louisiana courts when trial becomes necessary.
We’ve handled disputes on everything from French Quarter historic renovations to major post-Katrina reconstruction projects. We know the players, the challenges, and the solutions.
Our goal is to resolve disputes quickly and favorably:
We understand that prolonged disputes can kill construction businesses. We prioritize:
Don’t wait, Louisiana’s deadlines are unforgiving.
New Orleans construction disputes are different, dangerous, and demand immediate action. Louisiana’s unique legal system creates traps that can cost you everything if you don’t have the right legal strategy.
Our Louisiana construction attorneys know how to fight and win under Louisiana law.
Call (913) 395-0865 today for immediate help with your construction dispute.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Louisiana construction contract law contains specific deadlines and requirements that vary by project type. Always consult with qualified Louisiana construction attorneys to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements.
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Louisiana’s civil law system significantly impacts disputes because contracts are interpreted under Civil Code principles rather than common law. This affects available remedies, how courts interpret contract language, and dispute resolution procedures. For example, Louisiana uses “prescription periods” instead of statutes of limitations, creating different deadlines for legal action.
Act immediately. Louisiana payment disputes require quick action due to specific lien law requirements. You have limited time to preserve your lien rights, and Louisiana’s unique notice requirements (10-day advance notice and two-witness signatures) must be followed precisely. Contact us immediately to protect your payment rights.
Yes, serious contract disputes can potentially impact your Louisiana contractor license, especially if they involve allegations of fraud, abandonment, or failure to complete work. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors can take disciplinary action based on contract disputes.
Due to specialized permitting requirements, material restrictions, and preservation standards, New Orleans historic district projects create unique dispute potential. Disputes often arise over change orders related to unexpected historic compliance issues, delays from preservation reviews, or cost overruns from required historic materials.
Don’t stop work unless your contract explicitly allows it; otherwise, you could face a breach claim. Most disputes can be resolved while work continues, but you need Louisiana-specific legal guidance to navigate remedies without putting your project at risk.
Contract litigation typically becomes necessary when negotiations, mediation, or arbitration fail to resolve the dispute. Common triggers include: payment denial exceeding 60 days, formal breach allegations, lien disputes, or when the other party refuses reasonable settlement discussions. Our contract litigation attorneys evaluate each case to determine the best strategy.
Make us your first line of defense. Not your last resort.
