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Liskow

Environment: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana


Liskow

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Liskow & Lewis’ environmental team has deep experience assisting industrial clients on navigating complex environmental regulatory schemes and avoiding and resolving environmental compliance matters. Our lawyers strive to add value to our clients' operations by providing an effective balance of technical skills, regulatory experience, and an unparalleled vertical integration model you will not find at any other law firm.

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Environment: Litigation - Louisiana


What the Team is Known For

Liskow is a leading regional firm with an experienced bench of environmental law attorneys, capable of handling the full range of environmental issues at state and federal levels. The firm excels in transactional work and litigation and is especially commended for its work in regulatory matters, with particular strength in the energy and petrochemical sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Liskow & Lewis continues to serve as outside General Counsel to the ICBA, which is the trade association for carbon black manufacturers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Strengths

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  • Liskow's lawyers are very professional, personable and responsive. They are passionate and very knowledgeable. I feel as though my voice is being heard and considered.

    Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • This firm has a depth of environmental knowledge among the legal team. The team works well together to develop strategies for legal issues that range from lawsuits, to enforcement actions and negotiations.

    Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • It's essential to build relationships with regulators and Liskow do that well.

    Environment: Litigation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Greg L. Johnson
    Band 1Greg L. Johnson

    Greg L. Johnson

    Greg Johnson provides regulatory and transactional counsel in connection with chemical, manufacturing and waste projects.
    • Greg is a superb lawyer.

      Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Greg is a trusted business adviser who brings a lot of value to all environmental matters.

      Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 1Louis Buatt
    Band 1Louis Buatt

    Louis Buatt

    Louis Buatt has a strong reputation and advises clients on various compliance, permitting and regulatory matters. He has notable experience advising on the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act.
    • He has the knowledge and expertise to assess situations and develop a comprehensive plan to address them. He includes mid-level and entry level individuals in the meetings and continues to mentor them in their careers. His ability to stay focused on the goal regardless of the various types of individuals and situations is a huge asset.

      Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Louis Buatt is terrific, he does great work. He has a unique ability to connect with people and bring disparate parties together and is very responsive and informative.

      Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Louis is one of the most knowledgeable external lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with. He possesses a remarkably wide-ranging knowledge base and demonstrates professionalism while still finding moments of humor in our work.

      Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 1Robert B McNeal
    Band 1Robert B McNeal

    Robert B McNeal

    Robert McNeal has experience handling disputes in both state and federal court in environmental litigation work, with noted expertise in legacy oilfield cases.

  • Band 3Clare Bienvenu
    Band 3Clare Bienvenu

    Clare Bienvenu

    Clare Bienvenu has experience in environmental permitting and compliance across a range of projects such as carbon capture and hazardous waste management.

    • Claire is outstanding.

      Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Mark L McNamara
    Band 3Mark L McNamara

    Mark L McNamara

    Mark McNamara handles a range of environmental litigation cases for clients such as oil, waste and recycling companies as well as various public entities.
  • Band 3Michael Mims
    Band 3Michael Mims

    Michael Mims

    Michael Mims is recommended for his expertise in complex environmental litigation. He has a notable strength in handling mass and toxic tort cases.

    • Michael Mims is a very talented lawyer.

      Environment: Litigation respondentUSA
    • He is hard-working, an excellent communicator and an excellent litigator.

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