Louisiana law (the Private Works Act – La. R.S. 9:4801, et seq.) does not require project owners to obtain lien waivers or to obtain a clear lien certificate from the clerk of court, but many construction contracts require lien waivers and a clear lien certificate before the contractor will be entitled to
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Recovery of Attorney’s Fees in Construction Disputes
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Posted in Construction Law, Louisiana In General
By the Kean Miller Construction Team
Under Louisiana law, a party may recover attorney’s fees from an opposing party only in two specific circumstances: (1) where there is a contract between the disputing parties that explicitly requires the payment of the attorney’s fees incurred by the opposing party, or (2) where a specific Louisiana statute…