Michael D. Lane
Lane Law Group, LLC • New Orleans, LA
Construction DevelopmentGeneral PracticeInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(504) 784-6002
Address
900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, US
Professional
About
Michael Lane primarily handles construction and suretyship disputes, representing owners, developers, sureties, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Mr. Lane’s depth of experience in construction, insurance, and commercial disputes allows him to advise and represent clients on a wide range of legal matters. He also has considerable experience representing insurers in coverage and defense of property damage and personal injury claims. Mr. Lane is active with the ABA Forum on Construction Law and has authored several articles on construction law topics. He has an undergraduate degree from LSU and a JD from Tulane University.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
2005 Tulane University Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2002 Louisiana State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2021 Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report 2020 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2018 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Crystal Gavel Award, Louisiana State Bar Association 2011 Distinguished Service Award, New Orleans Pro Bono Project
Publications
2020 Under Construction - Forum on Construction Law, American Bar Association Sanctions for Lost or Destroyed ESI: FRCP 37(e)’s Application Amid the Advancement of Technology 2019 Surety Claims Institute Restoration of Surety's Right to Enforce Conditional Payment Clauses 2018 Under Construction, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry Are CMs Now "At Risk"? 2018 The Dispute Resolver, ABA Forum on Construction Law Federal Government Escapes Liability in Class Action Seeking Recovery of Damages Caused by Hurricane Katrina 2017 Under Construction, ABA Forum on the Construction Industry Proliferation of Lead-Exposure Litigation Creates New Risks for Contractors
Associations
2018 - Present Louisiana Associated General Contractors 2013 - Present Jefferson Parish Bar Association 2013 - Present Associated Builders and Contractors 2012 - Present American Bar Association 2006 - Present Louisiana State Bar Association
Speaking
2018 ABC Edge Legal Series The Dos and Don'ts of Deposition Testimony
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Updated: Sep 03, 2026