Environmental, Energy, & Natural Resources Law
The attorneys of Riess LeMieux have successfully defended manufacturers and distributors in mass litigation involving toxic torts. We also help clients solve — and often avoid — problems by providing a full range of legal services from regulatory and transactional advice through trial and appeal. With many years’ experience in environmental law, energy law, and natural resources law, Riess LeMieux has developed a thorough understanding of these areas and an ability to address and resolve the unique issues and challenges that clients may face in these areas. Our multi-disciplinary approach allows efficient and comprehensive solutions for clients interested in, or impacted by, natural resources and environmental issues, such as:
- NORM
- CERCLA
- Toxic torts
- Wetlands
- Permits
- Mineral leases
- Nuclear power plant emission
Recent News
Riess LeMieux Client Prevails in $50-Plus Million Bid Dispute at Louisiana Supreme Court
On December 10, 2019, the Louisiana Supreme Court made final a ruling in favor of a firm client for the award of the Convention Center Linear Park Project estimated at $50 million. In May 2018, the firm successfully secured the award of the public project after defeating a legal challenge by an unsuccessful bidder at trial. The firm prevailed on both rounds of appeal, concluding with the Supreme Court’s denial of the losing bidder’s supervisory writ application.
I’m Picking Up Good Vibrations Webinar
Over 50 people attended the joint webinar hosted by Riess LeMieux and Walter P. Moore on January 7, 2020. Titled "I'm Picking Up Good Vibrations", the members of the panel illustrated the risks and damages caused by construction vibrations. We are including information on the webinar on the new Insights page of our website. For those interested in the materials please fill out the form and we will get back to you. If you would like to view our other presentations or publications, you can click here.
