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Justin P. Lemaire
Areas of Emphasis:
• Commercial Litigation
• Securities Arbitration and Litigation
• Oil and Gas Litigation
Mr. Lemaire joined Stone Pigman in 2005 and is an associate of the firm. He concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, securities arbitration and litigation and oil and gas litigation. He was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2005. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Representative Matters
Defended major oil and gas producing company in multimillion dollar gas royalty and tort case tried in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
Represented a group of investors asserting securities law claims to recover losses incurred due to accounting fraud at Cendant Corp.
Represented a national insurance company in antitrust action alleging violations of the Louisiana Monopolies Act relating to claims asserted on behalf of policyholders.
Represented Albemarle Corporation in a multimillion dollar arbitration over a chemical distribution agreement.
Represented a trading company in an international arbitration against German and Israeli entities resulting in an award in the client's favor for the full amount claimed, plus interest, costs and attorney fees.
Has represented a major North American salvage auto auction company in multiple matters, including securing dismissal at the pleadings stage of a lawsuit alleging violations of the Louisiana Recreational and Used Motor Vehicle Commission Act, nullity of sales transactions, conspiracy, fraud and unfair trade practices.
Has defended legacy oilfield site lawsuits for major and independent oil and gas companies.
Has represented claimants and respondents in arbitrations and litigation concerning claims of breach of fiduciary duty and violations of the federal and state securities laws by brokers and investment advisors.
Has successfully advocated on behalf of several clients in matters involving issues under the Federal Arbitration Act and the Louisiana Binding Arbitration Law, including motions to stay proceedings and/or compel arbitration. Education
Mr. Lemaire received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame in 2005. While at Notre Dame, he served as Executive Editor of the Notre Dame Law Review. He majored in History and received his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2002. He was a member of the Debate Team, Phi Kappa Phi, and the University Honors Program, and a participant in numerous other student organizations and activities. Professional and Civic Activities
Mr. Lemaire is a member of the American, Louisiana State and the Federal Bar Associations and the Bar Association of the Federal Fifth Circuit. He is also a member of the DRI. Mr. Lemaire has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine. Publications
Co-Author with Andrew D. Mendez, Is a Cause of Action Against a Product Manufacturer for Negligent Training Barred by the LPLA?, 54 LA. B.J. 182 (Oct./Nov. 2006)
"Can Witnesses Be Excluded from Depositions of Other Witnesses?", Article for ABA Section of Litigation, Products Liability Committee Website "Products Liability Practice Tips" Section (2006)
Note, Unmixing a Jurisprudential Cocktail, 79 N.D. L. Rev. 1613 (2004)
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