Luke P. LaRocca is a full service construction partner who litigates construction claims on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and developers. He also negotiates general construction contracts, subcontracts, and professional services agreements. In addition to his construction practice, Luke advises clients on employment matters as they arise and counsels clients on day-to-day general business matters.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, he received his B.S. in Business Management from Tulane University in 2005; and, upon graduation, was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Navy where he worked as a Human Resources Officer. During his time in the Navy, Luke received his Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management from the University of New Orleans. His service in the military culminated in 2009 as the Enlisted Programs Officer for Naval Recruiting District New Orleans.
After his time in the military, Luke enrolled in Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude in 2012. He was also honored as a William S. Crowe, Sr. Scholar. While in law school, Luke was also a member of the Loyola Law Review and a coach for the 2012 Robert F. Wagner Employment Law Moot Court Team.
Practice Areas
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law – JD, 2012
- University of New Orleans – MBA, 2009
- Tulane University – BSM, 2005
Memberships
- American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
- Chair of the Young Lawyers Division (2019-2022)
- Co-Chair of the 2022 ABA Construction Law Midwinter Meeting
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
Publications
- Moderator, Multigenerational Issues in the Workplace: Leadership for Every Age and Generation (Moderator) – ABA Forum in Construction Law; 2019 Fall Marketing
- Speaker, The Lawyer-Client Relationship From Engagement to Decision-Making, Louisiana State Bar Association, Construction Law From the Ground Up (2022)
Speaking Engagements
- “Less than Perfection: Demystifying the Standard of Care for Design Professionals,” American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, October 2024
- “From Conflict to Resolution: Effective Remedies for Public and Private Projects,” Building for Success, Construction Law 2024, Louisiana State Bar Association, October 2024
Professional Recognition
- U.S. Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Best Lawyers in America – Construction Law Litigation – Construction