Trippe Hawthorne advises on all phases of construction project planning, development, execution, and dispute resolution across the industrial, heavy, municipal and public works, commercial, and residential sectors. He brings proven skill to guiding clients through the public bidding and procurement process and advises on public and private works lien laws. Trippe has successfully negotiated and litigated construction projects that range from millions to billions of dollars in value.

Trippe is dedicated to guiding domestic and international businesses of all sizes through the legalities of construction risk and opportunity at every phase of development. From project inception, through dispute resolution and completion, Trippe serves as a one-stop outside legal advisor to construction industry players. He focuses on delivering an interactive, efficient approach to detecting problems early on and to identifying and mitigating the inherent risks in such initiatives. Having served as General Counsel to the Louisiana State Licensing Board of Contractors, Trippe brings an insider’s perspective to advising on administrative law and occupational licensing. He is valued by clients and colleagues alike for being a collaborative, creative, practical, and common-sense advisor and advocate.

Notably, Trippe served as Special Advisor to the Louisiana Law Institute Security Devices Committee for its Private Works Act Revision Project and is currently on the Law Institute's ADR Committee, which is working on a project to revise the Louisiana Binding Arbitration Law. He is a frequent speaker on construction and design-related topics, such as industrial engineering, construction contracting and procurement, construction industry issues, heavily negotiated contract provisions, the Louisiana contractor's licensing law, and public bid disputes. Trippe also presents on ADR and the topic of diversity in the legal profession.

Trippe is a member of the Louisiana Law Institute ADR Committee. He is a Certified Mediator, serving as an arbitrator and mediator with Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions and listed in the Louisiana Civil Mediator's Registry, maintained by the Louisiana State Bar Association ADR Section. Trippe is on the Roster of Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association. He is also a graduate of the NITA Advanced Trial Program and the Harvard Program on Negotiation Mediation Training.

Away from the office, Trippe enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. He also likes participating in triathlons, working on bicycles, and supporting his church. Trippe has been honored with multiple awards for giving back to the community in which he lives and works.