About Michael
Michael Hunt brings a career trial lawyer's perspective to helping clients resolve seemingly intractable disputes. With four decades of courtroom experience, he knows how to construct successful case strategies, develop compelling evidence and arguments, decide when to go to trial and bring opposing parties to the negotiating table. Known for getting quickly to the heart of disputes, Michael represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial cases with a focus on design, construction and finance.Michael has appeared in state, federal court and arbitration proceedings in Louisiana, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. He acts for engineering and consulting firms, contractors, chemical and product manufacturers, financial institutions and insurers in:Contract disputesCivil and criminal antitrust claimsEnvironmental claimsExpropriation actionsFederal and state securities claimsBusiness torts, trade secrets and unfair trade practices disputesPublic bid and contract award claims.In addition to litigation, owners, contractors and specialty subcontractors turn to Michael for counsel on design/build and EPC projects. He frequently assists with negotiations and contract drafting, drawing on his litigation experience to identify and minimize risks.
Michael Hunt brings a career trial lawyer's perspective to helping clients resolve seemingly intractable disputes. With four decades of courtroom experience, he knows how to construct successful case strategies, develop compelling evidence and arguments, decide when to go to trial and bring opposing parties to the negotiating table. Known for getting quickly to the heart of disputes, Michael represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial cases with a focus on design, construction and finance.
Michael has appeared in state, federal court and arbitration proceedings in Louisiana, Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. He acts for engineering and consulting firms, contractors, chemical and product manufacturers, financial institutions and insurers in:
In addition to litigation, owners, contractors and specialty subcontractors turn to Michael for counsel on design/build and EPC projects. He frequently assists with negotiations and contract drafting, drawing on his litigation experience to identify and minimize risks.
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Baton Rouge (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Baton Rouge (2020)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Baton Rouge (2018)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Construction, Baton Rouge (2017)
- Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Baton Rouge (2011)
- Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction
- Practice Area: Construction Law
- Special Focus: Civil Litigation
- Special Focus: Commercial Litigation
- Special Focus: Construction
- Special Focus: Construction Disputes
- Special Focus: Contract Review and Negotiation
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- The Best Lawyers in America
- Louisiana Super Lawyers
- Local Litigation Star, Construction, General Commercial and Insurance, Benchmark Litigation (2018)
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Bet-the-Company Litigation (2010-2020), Commercial Litigation (2007-2020), Litigation - Construction (2011-2020), "Lawyer of the Year" Bet-the-Company Litigation (2018) & Litigation-Construction (2016), The Best Lawyers in America