Laperouse Law

Laperouse Kennedy is proud to congratulate Michael Hewitt on being named to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list!

Michael represents clients in Construction Litigation and Commercial Litigation at our Dallas office. This marks his second consecutive year on the Super Lawyers list, following seven years (2018–2024) as a Texas Rising Star.

Super Lawyers recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in Texas each year, based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement.

We are pleased to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and Michael's continued contributions to our clients and firm. Way to go, Michael!

To learn more, visit the link in our bio!

Big thank you to the Women's Council of Realtors – Greater Baton Rouge for having us!🏡
Last Thursday, Chris spoke at their Lunch and Learn event at Drusilla Seafood, and we're so grateful for the opportunity to connect with such a great group.
Thank you also to Drusilla Seafood for hosting us!

This past weekend, attorney Ted took a group of clients out for a day of fishing in Delacroix, Louisiana, and the fish were biting!🎣It was a great day on the water.

Thank you to Cajun Vista Lodge for the wonderful hospitality. We appreciate you hosting us, and we'll be back!

At Laperouse Patin, LLC, we value the relationships we build with our clients on the water and in the office.

Join the Greater Baton Rouge Women's Council of Realtors for a Lunch & Learn with our very own Chris Patin. He'll share practical insights on the legal issues realtors face most often and show you how to avoid them.

Topics include:
- Louisiana New Home Warranty Act
- Defective Construction Claims & Key Louisiana Statutes
- Property Disclosure Pitfalls
- Inspection & Due Diligence Report Issues
- Common Purchase Agreement Questions
- Risk Reduction Strategies for Realtors

Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: Drusilla Seafood, Baton Rouge, LA
Lunch is provided.

Seats are limited. We can't wait to see you there.
Register here or at the link in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/protect-the-deal-legal-pitfalls-lunch-learn-tickets-1995149529952?aff=oddtdtcreator

Many contractors do not realize just how much Louisiana roofing laws have changed.🤔
Our latest blog post by our Baton Rouge attorney Erin Bagent breaks down the new requirements around permits, licensing, contracts, and the added risks for anyone working on storm-damaged or insurance-funded properties. These issues often don't surface until payment is withheld or a dispute arises, and by then they can be costly or impossible to fix.
Read the full post here: https://laperouselaw.com/updated-louisiana-roofing-laws-what-contractors-need-to-know-about-permits-and-contracts/

Last Wednesday we partnered with PCL Contract Bonding Agency to bring essential insights on construction contract language to Texas contractors.
Huge thank you to the Construction Education Foundation for hosting us at their incredible facility! And, we're so grateful for everyone who joined us.😃

Read Ted's full article on avoiding costly contract disputes. The link is in our bio.

Join us for the next session in our Lunch with a Lawyer series!
Mackenzie Walters breaks down Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace, covering the employer essentials you need to know.
Learn how to create a compliant, respectful workplace and handle sensitive situations with confidence.
Register now using the link in our bio.

Join us on May 13th at the Construction Education Foundation in Coppell, TX for a seminar with Ted Laperouse on Construction Contract Language.

Learn how to navigate complex contract terms with confidence, protect your projects from costly disputes, identify red flags before you sign, and implement strategies that safeguard your business.📋

Perfect for contractors, project managers, and construction business owners who want to strengthen their contract knowledge.💯

Register at the link in our bio.

We look forward to seeing you!

Let the good times roll! 🦞

Last Friday, our Baton Rouge office kept tradition alive with our annual crawfish boil. It was exactly what we needed to celebrate our team and the community we serve!

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Here's to the connections that make what we do worthwhile. 🧡

Congratulations to Ted Laperouse and Mackenzie Walters!👏

The arbitrator in a vigorously contested arbitration dispute between a roofing subcontractor and the general contractor on a project for the US Army Corps of Engineers handed down an award in favor of our client in excess of $410,000.00 this past week.

The dispute centered on a misinterpreted engineering note and the contention that the prime contractor inhibited and prevented the client from performing its anticipated contract obligations.

The prime contractor had initially filed its own claim for more than $1.5 Million after it wrongfully terminated the roofing subcontractor, but the award denied any affirmative relief on such claim.

Laperouse Kennedy, P.C. is proud to have delivered such a win on behalf of one of its most-cherished subcontractor clients and its surety.