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Louis Buatt

Louis Buatt

USA 2026

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Liskow
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Ranked in 1 practice area

Environment

Louisiana

15 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Energy & Natural Resources Law

Energy Litigation

Environmental Regulatory

Environmental Business & Transactional

Career

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.

Professional Memberships

Louisiana State Bar, Environmental Law Section

Louisiana State Bar Association - Member, 1989–present

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Environment - Louisiana

Band 1
Individual Editorial
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.
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Strengths

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  • 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.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

  • 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.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

  • 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.

    EnvironmentChambers Guide to the USA

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