Business Details
38 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Business and Litigation
Leake Andersson has provided comprehensive legal representation in business and litigation matters for 37 years, operating from offices in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana. Our firm serves clients locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally through membership in ALFA International, a global legal network of 140+ independent law firms. We combine litigation expertise with business counseling to address complex legal challenges across multiple practice areas. Our attorneys are licensed in Louisiana, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, New York, and the District of Columbia, with specialized experience in casualty, commercial litigation, construction, insurance, intellectual property, and professional liability matters. We maintain an objective evaluation of client business needs while navigating the realities of modern commerce.Our strategic approach integrates trial advocacy with proactive risk management to protect client interests throughout legal proceedings. Through ALFA International membership, we provide access to global legal resources while maintaining localized expertise in Gulf South markets. Our team includes 22 casualty law specialists, 8 construction law attorneys, and 35 insurance law professionals with decades of combined experience. We emphasize clear communication and contractual clarity to mitigate risks and resolve disputes efficiently. Our practice spans administrative rulemaking, regulatory compliance, collections strategies, and alternative dispute resolution through arbitration proceedings.
Services
Business Law
Litigation
Construction Law
Insurance Law
Intellectual Property
Products Liability
Professional Liability
Workers Compensation
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 37 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our ALFA International membership provides global legal network access.
- Attorneys licensed in six jurisdictions including Louisiana and New York.
- Specialized practice groups in casualty, construction, and insurance law.
- Proven track record in complex litigation and business transactions.
Services
Business Law
Our corporate team provides comprehensive business transaction services including entity formation, contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and international trade counseling. We represent clients in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters while coordinating with litigators to minimize liability exposure. Our practice includes specialized due diligence for customs compliance and cross-border transactions through ALFA International's global network.
Litigation
We handle complex commercial litigation and trial representation in state and federal courts nationwide. Our practice includes securities litigation, banking disputes, business torts, and administrative proceedings with specialized focus on FINRA arbitration and regulatory enforcement defense. Attorneys have decades of experience in multi-district litigation and appellate advocacy across diverse industries.
Construction Law
Our construction practice represents all project participants in contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and litigation. We handle design defect claims, payment disputes, and compliance matters for private and public projects. Attorneys specialize in Louisiana Private/Public Works Acts enforcement, bond claims, and alternative dispute resolution through AAA arbitration proceedings.
Insurance Law
We represent insurers in coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, and regulatory compliance matters. Our practice includes defense of medical malpractice, professional liability, and workers' compensation claims with specialized expertise in environmental liability and excess insurance coverage. Attorneys regularly lecture on insurance law developments in Louisiana and Gulf South markets.
Products Liability
Our products liability practice defends manufacturers and distributors in mass tort litigation, class actions, and multi-district proceedings. We handle asbestos exposure, toxic tort, and consumer product cases with specialized focus on maritime personal injury and transportation-related claims across regional and national jurisdictions.
People
Dean M. Arruebarrena
Principal Partner
37-year veteran of casualty law practice with specialization in complex tort litigation and insurance defense strategies across Gulf South markets.
Jason R. Bonnet
Principal Partner
Experienced insurance law attorney with focus on coverage disputes, regulatory compliance, and professional liability defense in Louisiana and federal courts.
Ryan M. Casteix
Principal Partner
Dual expertise in construction law and corporate transactions with emphasis on contract negotiation, bid disputes, and Louisiana construction defect litigation.
Edward T. Hayes
Principal Partner
Corporate governance specialist with focus on business formation, regulatory compliance, and international trade law through ALFA International network.
Matthew M. McCluer
Special Counsel
Emerging leader in commercial litigation and appellate practice with recent recognition in legal publications for insurance coverage precedent cases.
Questions
What practice areas does Leake Andersson specialize in?
We specialize in business law, litigation, construction law, insurance law, intellectual property, and products liability matters with regional and international reach.
How does ALFA International membership benefit clients?
Our membership provides access to 140+ global law firms' collective expertise while maintaining localized knowledge of Louisiana and Gulf South legal environments.
What distinguishes your construction law practice?
We uniquely represent all construction project participants with specialized expertise in Louisiana Private/Public Works Acts enforcement and dispute resolution.
Do you handle international business transactions?
Yes, we provide international trade counseling and customs compliance services through our ALFA International network and specialized due diligence capabilities.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Leake Andersson has provided legal services for 37 years with continuous practice in casualty and commercial litigation areas since 1987.
