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Provided by Louis Buatt
Energy & Natural Resources Law
Energy Litigation
Environmental Regulatory
Environmental Business & Transactional
Lou Buatt is a highly-regarded business lawyer who helps energy, petrochemical, and industrial clients navigate and deal with complex environmental and energy laws and regulatory programs throughout the Gulf Coast. Clients benefit from Lou’s training and experience as a geologist along with his fifteen plus years of working inside government environmental and energy regulatory agencies. A primary focus of Lou’s practice is devoted to representing and assisting major industrial clients with environmental and energy related issues associated with developing, acquiring and divesting chemical manufacturing facilities, refineries, and other high-profile energy related facilities. He also represents and assists major industrial clients resolve complex environmental and energy related permitting and enforcement matters.
Louisiana State Bar, Environmental Law Section
Louisiana State Bar Association - Member, 1989–present
Provided by Chambers
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.
Provided by Chambers
"Louis is well versed in environmental law and he is an excellent resource for handling litigation, negotiations or interpretations."
"Louis is well versed in environmental law and he is an excellent resource for handling litigation, negotiations or interpretations."
