Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP issued the following announcement on July 2.
Clients and peers in the 2021 Chambers USA Guide ranked the Taylor Porter environmental law practice among the top Louisiana environmental law firms. In addition to the firm’s practice ranking, Taylor Porter Partner Tim Poché was honored in Environment: Litigation, and Partners Anne Crochet and Robin Toups received honors in Environmental Law. Recognition is based on Chambers USA’s extensive independent research that includes in-depth interviews with clients and peer attorneys.
Crochet, the Firm’s Environmental Regulatory and Litigation Practice Leader, ranked in the Top Tier Band 1 in Environmental Law in Louisiana for the sixth year in a row. Lawyers achieve Band 1 rankings through reviews in technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client.
Highlights from the 2021 Chambers guide on Taylor Porter’s environmental practice group and Crochet, Poché and Toups include:
Environmental Practice: “Respected Baton Rouge-based firm with extensive environmental law expertise, acting for a range of energy, waste management and industrial companies. Handles a broad spectrum of environmental law issues, with substantial experience in regulatory compliance, defending enforcement actions and wider environmental law disputes. Offers notable strengths in class action litigation and defending claims related to groundwater remediation, contamination and oilfield waste. Additionally noted for advising clients on legislative and regulatory developments in the area. The team works collaboratively and plays to each member’s strengths. Taylor Porter has superior technical depth and is exceptionally responsive.
“Anne Crochet advises her clients on a range of environmental matters such as waste management compliance. She also handles contentious environmental matters.”
“Tim Poché has both regulatory and litigation experience. He advises clients on areas such as waste and water compliance, as well as permitting and remediation.”
“Robin Toups has considerable regulatory and litigation experience. Her practice includes both state and federal proceedings, including significant expertise in CAA compliance. Her chemical engineering degree and work experience provide valuable expertise for problem solving, case development and management.”
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