Cases
Representative Matters: Obtained construction
operating permits for a $9.4 billion greenfield petrochemical complex
represented company throughout appellate process, resulting in permits being upheld.
Successfully represented St. James Parish against environmental justice claims by citizen groups.
Assisted Louisiana Attorney General's Office regarding environmental justice investigation by EPA.
Asserted claims against the Corps of Engineers regarding the scope of jurisdiction after the Supreme Court's Sackett decision.
Represented several international chemical manufacturers in site selection
permitting of new facilities
Represented a major oil spill response organization in obtaining $1.1M reimbursement from the National Pollution Fund Center
Represented brownfield developer in returning former refinery to productive use
Represented major liquids tank storage terminal in air emissions
exposure suit
Represented major coal terminal in citizen suit brought by environmental groups in federal court regarding Clean Water Act discharges
Represented large sanitary treatment plant in citizen suit in federal court regarding Clean Water Act discharges
Represents oil
gas operators in 'legacy lawsuits'
exposure cases
Represented numerous companies regarding enforcement, permitting,
compliance issues
Represented major chemical manufacture in EPA enforcement action relating to the Risk Management Program
Obtained the first hazardous waste research, demonstration,
development permit in the state on behalf of client engaged in thermal treatment
Represented large l
owner regarding military munitions issues on a Formerly Used Defense Site located within the state
Represented the Chamber of Greater Baton Rouge regarding Baton Rouge's ozone non-attainment issues
successfully obtained a stay from the U.S. Fifth Circuit of the use of reformulated gasoline (RFG) in the Baton Rouge non-attainment area
Was appointed Special Assistant Attorney General to represent the State of Louisiana in a jury trial in federal district court against Marine Shale Processors, Inc.