Thomas D. Bourgeois, Jr.

"Whether a project requires careful legal and risk analysis or aggressive advocacy that keeps the project viable and moving forward, I focus on safeguarding my client’s objectives and preserving their commercial integrity at every turn."

On attack or defense, Louisiana construction industry state and federal court litigator, Beau Bourgeois, delivers the earned skill, depth of practice, creativity, and focus required to guide industry constituents through their most ambitious, mission-critical construction law and litigation matters. 

Beau is known for his smart instincts and streamlined solutions when navigating clients through every phase of project development and dispute resolution. From proactive dispute avoidance counseling and the development of customized, actionable protocols that mitigate the potential for litigation, Beau is that trusted advisor, effective advocate, and formidable litigator in and out of court. 

Appreciated for being particularly effective when called upon, Beau has succeeded in eliminating acrimony that is already intense and escalating in real-time. He takes every action to ensure early resolution through informal negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, recognizing that litigation costs can mount rapidly. Beau carefully plans discovery, motion work, and trial preparation with a focus on maximizing client resources at every stage of development. 

Property owners, general contractors, and subcontractors in the private and public sectors and industrial and commercial markets rely upon Beau to guide them through all phases of the construction life cycle. He brings the experience, success, and track record of favorable outcomes to support and defend projects that are small and large scale alike – some of which include extensive financial investment, multiple tracks of land, and many moving parts, players, constituents, and contingencies. 

In addition to his litigation prowess, Beau delivers the breadth and depth of construction law and industry acumen his clients need to navigate the legalities of leveraging opportunity and mitigating risk. His practice also includes assisting with licensing matters, negotiating and drafting all types of construction agreements, consulting on public bid projects and protests, and providing actionable solutions grounded in sound legal theory.

Beau negotiates, drafts, and closes the full range of construction, design, EPC, and other professional service contracts, including indemnity provisions and insurance requirements, progress and final payments, and project closeout and warranty provisions. He delivers counsel that is both interactive and efficient when it comes to detecting problems early on and identifying, assessing, and balancing risk versus reward. 

Moreover, Beau knows how to help clients leverage the legalities and challenges associated with today’s supply chain disruption, rising manufacturing and material costs, labor shortages, and expanding regulatory pressures. He knows how to cut through the “red tape” associated with permitting and licensing and is experienced in dealing with shifting economic conditions. Beau is also appreciated for his efficient and cost-effective investigation of disputes and for negotiation that concludes in the best possible result for his client.

Prior to joining Kean Miller, Beau served as an Issue Editor for the Louisiana Law Review and spent several summers working as a paint helper and rigger for an oilfield services contractor.