John T. Andrishok
Partner
About
Taylor Porter Partner John Andrishok represents clients in construction litigation and labor and employment law.
John is an active member of Associated Builders and Contractors and Louisiana Associated General Contractors and has litigated construction matters throughout the Gulf South. He represents all aspects of the construction industry including public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals. His experience includes heavy highway, industrial, commercial and residential projects. He also devotes a substantial part of his practice to contract enforcement, claim development, lien issues, and public bid disputes.
John has been active on the legislative front having drafted numerous industry-related bills. He formerly served as Special Advisor to the Louisiana Law Institute’s Security Devices Committee, which developed extensive revisions to the Private Works Act that were enacted into law after the 2019 legislative session. He has also served as a Special Master for Construction matters in the 19th Judicial District Court. In the past, his practice has also included labor and employment, premises liability and oil and gas litigation.
John has been recognized by Chambers USA for Louisiana in the area of Construction Law since 2012. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, and is rated as AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Andrishok is a Charter Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
About
Taylor Porter Partner John Andrishok represents clients in construction litigation and labor and employment law.
John is an active member of Associated Builders and Contractors and Louisiana Associated General Contractors and has litigated construction matters throughout the Gulf South. He represents all aspects of the construction industry including public and private owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals. His experience includes heavy highway, industrial, commercial and residential projects. He also devotes a substantial part of his practice to contract enforcement, claim development, lien issues, and public bid disputes.
John has been active on the legislative front having drafted numerous industry-related bills. He formerly served as Special Advisor to the Louisiana Law Institute’s Security Devices Committee, which developed extensive revisions to the Private Works Act that were enacted into law after the 2019 legislative session. He has also served as a Special Master for Construction matters in the 19th Judicial District Court. In the past, his practice has also included labor and employment, premises liability and oil and gas litigation.
John has been recognized by Chambers USA for Louisiana in the area of Construction Law since 2012. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, and is rated as AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Andrishok is a Charter Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
Education
- Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1997
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 1993
Education
- Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1997
- Louisiana State University, B.S., 1993
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana State Courts, Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana
- Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
- Northern District of Florida
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana State Courts, Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana
- Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
- Northern District of Florida
Professional Memberships & Associations
- Construction Lawyers Society of America (Fellow, Order of Optimus)
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Pelican Chapter
- ABA Construction Forum
- Special Advisor, Louisiana State Law Institute (Security Devices Committee)
- Louisiana Bar Association (Labor and Employment and Tort Sections)
- Baton Rouge Bar Association
- Federal Court Bench Bar Liaison Committee
Professional Memberships & Associations
- Construction Lawyers Society of America (Fellow, Order of Optimus)
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Pelican Chapter
- ABA Construction Forum
- Special Advisor, Louisiana State Law Institute (Security Devices Committee)
- Louisiana Bar Association (Labor and Employment and Tort Sections)
- Baton Rouge Bar Association
- Federal Court Bench Bar Liaison Committee
Awards & Distinctions
- AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America – Construction Law
- Chambers USA – Construction Law
Awards & Distinctions
- AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Lawyers in America – Construction Law
- Chambers USA – Construction Law