Michael D. Hunt

Michael Hunt represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation and disputes involving design and construction. His litigation experience includes contract disputes, civil and criminal antitrust matters, environmental claims, expropriation and eminent domain actions, defense of federal and state securities law claims, disputes involving business torts, trade secrets and unfair trade practices.

He has represented clients from many industries, including engineering and consulting firms, contractors, chemical and product manufacturers, financial institutions, insurers and public utilities.

Mr. Hunt counsels owners, contractors and specialty subcontractors on design/build and EPC projects, assisting with negotiations and contract drafting. He represents clients in disputes involving public bids and the prosecution of public contract claims against governmental entities. He has regularly represented clients in arbitration proceedings governed by the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

In addition to appearing in state and federal courts in Louisiana, Mr. Hunt has litigated matters in Alabama, California, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.

EDUCATION:

• Louisiana State University Law Center, J.D., 1977
• Louisiana State University, B.A., 1974

ADMISSIONS:

• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana