What Wray & Associates does

Wray & Associates Attorneys at Law is a Louisiana-based, family-owned boutique law firm specializing in construction law and civil litigation. Founded in 1965 by W.P. Wray, Jr. as Wray & Simmons, the practice evolved through Wray & Pierce LLP before being renamed Wray & Associates around 2020 following the founder's 2017 death. It is now managed and operated by Russel W. Wray, an AV-rated Martindale-Hubbell attorney who has practiced in Baton Rouge since 1984 and served as special counselor to the Louisiana State Law Institute on the 2020 revision of the Louisiana Private Works Act.

The firm's practice is statewide in Louisiana across both state and federal court, arbitration, and mediation, with a service catalog covering prompt payment claims, public bidding disputes, delay and disruption, commercial and industrial construction, highways/roads/bridges, insurance and surety claims, wrongful termination, appellate practice, alternative dispute resolution, and legislative/public policy representation. Service delivery is direct, professional-services-based, with no disclosed pricing model; engagements are quote-based and negotiated individually. The firm leverages industry association memberships (LAGC, ABC, LAPA, ABA Forum on Construction Law), recurring lien law seminars and webinars, and invited lectures at LSU as its primary demand-generation channels.

The firm has no proprietary technology and partners with external computer forensic and eDiscovery providers for complex matters. It is privately held with no parent company, no funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and a single Jackson, Louisiana headquarters serving clients throughout the state. Its competitive position rests on regulatory expertise (statutory drafting), long-tenured relationships with Louisiana construction trade associations, and the AAA/ICDR neutral credentials of its managing attorney.

Name

Wray & Associates

Legal name

Wray & Associates Attorneys at Law

Website

https://wraylaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wray & Associates is a Louisiana-based boutique law firm specializing in construction law and civil litigation, serving contractors, subcontractors, owners, sureties, and trade associations across the state since 1965.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Construction law services
• Civil litigation
• Construction dispute resolution
• Prompt payment claims
• Appellate practice Louisiana

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Francisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Construction Law and Civil Litigation: The firm generates revenue through professional legal services billed to clients in the construction industry. Services include litigation, arbitration, mediation, consultation, and related legal representation for construction-related disputes throughout Louisiana.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wray & Associates is a Louisiana construction law and civil litigation firm providing legal representation in state and federal court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. The firm serves general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, owners, sureties, and trade associations throughout Louisiana on matters including prompt payment claims, public bidding disputes, delay and disruption claims, insurance and surety claims, wrongful termination, and appellate practice.

Product overview

Wray & Associates is a Louisiana-based law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services focused on construction law and civil litigation. The firm operates as a single-practice law firm rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing individual legal service offerings that include Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Prompt Payment Claims, Public Bidding Disputes, Delay & Disruption claims, Commercial Construction, Insurance & Surety Claims, and related consultation services. The firm serves general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, owners, sureties, trade associations, and individuals throughout Louisiana in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and mediation proceedings.

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Products and services

• Alternative Dispute Resolution Legal representation and advocacy services for arbitration and mediation proceedings, including panelist services on the American Arbitration Association National Roster of Arbitrators, for construction and civil litigation clients in Louisiana.
• Appellate Practice Appellate representation before Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal, Louisiana Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and federal courts in other states, including writ applications for construction and civil litigation clients.
• Prompt Payment Claims Legal representation in prompt payment claims under Louisiana Public Works Act (Titles 38 and 48) and Louisiana Private Works Act, including concursus actions and recovery of penalties or attorney's fees for construction industry clients.
• Public Bidding Disputes Legal representation in public works contract disputes, including matters under the Louisiana Public Works Act, for construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in Louisiana.
• Delay & Disruption Prosecution and defense of delay or disruption claims, including collaboration with scheduling experts, CPM analysis, and calculation of time-related damages such as equipment claims, labor productivity losses, and overhead costs for construction industry clients.
• Commercial and Industrial Construction Legal representation for commercial and industrial construction projects, including disputes involving general contractors, subcontractors, trade associations, suppliers, owners, sureties, and design professionals in Louisiana.
• Highways, Roads and Bridges Legal representation for infrastructure construction projects involving highways, roads, and bridges in Louisiana.
• Insurance Issues & Surety Claims Legal representation on insurance matters and surety claims related to construction projects for Louisiana construction industry clients.
• Legislation and Public Policy Legislative drafting consultation for construction trade associations, public policy litigation, and amicus curiae advocacy for the construction industry on topics including public bidding, insurance, and employment in Louisiana.
• Consultation Early-stage dispute management, claims preparation, negotiation consultation, and assistance for other law firms on Louisiana construction law matters through trial, appeals, or arbitration.
• Attorney's Fees and Costs Legal consultation on recovering attorney's fees in construction disputes under Louisiana statutes and American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Rules.
• Wrongful Termination Legal representation in wrongful termination disputes for construction industry clients in Louisiana.
• Other Types of Cases Civil litigation services for non-construction matters including zoning matters, tort suits, collections, and franchise disputes for businesses and individuals in Louisiana.

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Louisiana Associated General Contractors, Inc. (LAGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWray & Associates is a member of LAGC and frequently co-hosts lien law seminars and webinars with the association. The firm has a long-standing relationship providing legal education and representation for LAGC members.
• Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm is a member of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., providing legal expertise and educational content to members on construction law matters.
• Louisiana Asphalt Pavement Association (LAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWray & Associates represents LAPA and provides legal services and advocacy for the asphalt pavement industry in Louisiana.
• American Bar Association and ABA Forum on Construction LawsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe firm is a member of the American Bar Association and its Forum on Construction Law, providing access to ABA resources and professional development.
• American Arbitration Association (AAA)coreTechnology or IntegrationRussel W. Wray has been selected to serve as a panelist on the American Arbitration Association National Roster of Arbitrators, indicating a formal credentialing relationship with AAA for dispute resolution services.
• Louisiana State Law InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRussel W. Wray served as special counselor to the Louisiana Law Institute on the revision of the Louisiana Private Works Act that became effective in 2020.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Phelps Dunbar LLP: Long-standing Louisiana-based law firm with construction industry representation including lien claims, public bidding disputes, and surety matters — directly comparable client base and practice scope in the same geography.
• McGlinchey Stafford PLLC: Louisiana-headquartered full-service law firm with a substantial construction law practice serving contractors, subcontractors, and owners in state and federal court — directly competes for the same construction dispute work in Louisiana.
• Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP: Nationally recognized construction law firm with a practice scope mirroring Wray's — construction contract disputes, lien claims, surety, and delay claims — though serving a multi-state client base rather than a single state.
• Peckar & Abramson, P.C. National construction-focused law firm specializing in construction contract claims, lien rights, surety, and dispute resolution — comparable specialty depth and practice area coverage as Wray & Associates.
• Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry LLP: Construction-focused law firm representing GCs, subs, owners, and sureties in complex construction disputes — directly comparable specialty practice serving the same construction industry client base.
• Kean Miller LLP: Louisiana-based full-service firm with an active construction law practice representing GCs, subs, and sureties across the state; competes for the same construction dispute and litigation work.
• Liskow & Lewis: Louisiana-headquartered law firm with energy and construction practice overlap; serves similar contractor and owner clients in Louisiana courts and arbitration.
• Adams and Reese LLP: Regional law firm with significant Louisiana presence and a construction practice serving public and private sector clients; directly comparable in scope and target market.
• Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP: Construction-focused boutique law firm handling complex construction disputes, surety claims, and government contracts matters — comparable specialty focus on construction industry clients.
• Jones Walker LLP: Major Louisiana-based law firm with a dedicated construction practice group handling public and private works disputes; competes head-to-head for the same contractor, subcontractor, and owner clients across Louisiana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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