Susan R Laporte

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, B.A., 1976
Law School Attended:
Loyola University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1989
Admission:
1989, Louisiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court; 1989, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
ISLN:
905627067

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Environmental Litigation
  • Toxic Tort Defense
  • Environmental Regulation
  • Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Asbestos Defense
  • Appellate Practice
  • Labor and Employment

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (20 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/31/14 in Environmental Litigation

    Susan Laporte is an outstanding lawyer. Her knowledge is extensive and her research, analytical, and writing abilities are excellent. In addition, she is the consummate professional while zealously advocating for her clients in litigation and the c... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 01/08/15 in Environmental Law

    Sue Laporte is one of the most ethical, diligent and trustworthy lawyers I have met in my career. If I personally had a legal issue within her area of expertise, she would be my choice for counsel. I cannot think of a person more appropriate for an... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/15/15 in Appellate Practice

    I have worked closely with Sue for several years on a complicated litigation matter. She is a first rate lawyer by every measure.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/07/15 in Litigation

    I currently am working with Ms. Laporte on a number of high stakes, high profile litigations in Louisiana and Texas and one arbitration arising out of a failed salt dome and resulting sinkhole. Ms. Laporte has a lead role in these matters and her wor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/31/14 in Real Estate Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 12/31/14 in Oil and Gas Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/31/14 in Environmental Cleanup

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 12/31/14 in Oil and Gas Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 12/31/14 in Toxic Tort Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/17/14 in Litigation

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