Brendan N. Hughes

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Brendan N. Hughes: Attorney with Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith

Biography

Brendan Hughes focuses his practice in a mixture of areas including environmental, insurance, construction, property law, and maritime. Clients know that they can count on Brendan for his ability to understand the big picture while providing insight on the minute details.

With experience that is deep and far-reaching, Brendan is well seasoned in the area of environmental science. Prior to his career in law, Brendan was a senior environmental scientist with a national environmental engineering and science firm. Brendan designed and executed environmental remediation projects for clients including the U.S. EPA, U.S. Air Force, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and major oil and gas companies. Contaminants of concern included hydrocarbons, heavy metals, chlorinated solvents, amphibole asbestos, and radioactive materials, at Superfund sites, voluntary cleanup sites, legacy sites, and industrial properties throughout the United States. He also worked on hazardous waste management projects, and designed the oil spill response plan for an international oil and gas services company. Additionally, he conducted studies after oil spills for the U.S. EPA and major oil and gas companies aboard helicopters, offshore research vessels, airboats, and at incident command posts. Brendan worked on offshore projects, mapping ocean currents and studying oil spills. His work included extensive report writing and data analysis.

Following this experience and law school, Brendan went on to serve several law firms in the New Orleans area, where he has been involved in various aspects of environmental litigation.

Awards & Recognitions

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Oil and Gas Law, 2026

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Environmental Law
  • Insurance Defense & Coverage
  • Maritime Law & Admiralty
  • Commercial/Corporate
  • Construction
  • Environmental
  • Maritime
  • Oil & Gas/Energy

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Notre Dame, B.S., Environmental Science, 2004; University of Notre Dame, B.A., History; Minor, European Studies, Nanovic Institute, 2003
Law School Attended:
Tulane University Law School, J.D., Tulane Maritime Law Journal; Tulane Environmental Law Clinic; Moot Court Interschool Trial Competition Team; President, Tulane Environmental & Energy Law Society; Rhodes, Greece Maritime Law of the Sea and Ocean Management Program; C.J. Morrows Scholars Award, 2017
Year of First Admission:
2021
Admission:
2021, Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Memberships:

Associations

•Louisiana State Bar Association

Reported Cases:
Representative Matters: Took principal role in development and resolution of a significant environmental federal case.; Conducted research and drafted claims, motions, preliminary injunction, and briefs in citizen suits, including claims under CERCLA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and Price-Anderson Act.; Supported representation of municipal entities and private landowners in federal litigation.; Assisted in contract work on various matters, including property law, contracts, environmental exposures, and researching potential property contamination.
ISLN:
1001058352

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