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“Be the one in the courtroom who judges and clients know they can rely on. This trust is earned through diligence, expertise, and sound judgment.” 

Overview

Amy Lee is an experienced litigation attorney who handles complex cases in the fields of energy and environmental law. Her practice includes legacy lawsuits, site remediation, contract and property disputes, environmental litigation, oil and gas law, and regulatory matters with the Louisiana Office of Conservation.  

Amy was recognized for her environmental experience by The Best Lawyers in America as a “Lawyer of the Year” in Environmental Litigation in 2020, 2022, and 2024.

Talks about

#environmentallaw #energylitigation #litigation #legacylawsuits

Highlights

Recognition

Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year,” 2020, 2022 and 2024

 

Involvement

Louisiana State Law Institute – Executive Committee Member since 2020, Council Member since 2019, and Member of numerous committees since 2008

Involvement

American Inn of Court of Acadiana – Executive Committee member since 2010, President 2014-2015

Notable Experience

  • Successfully defended legacy litigation claims as to thousands of acres of property across the state, including claims for damage to soil and ground water, and claims for wetlands mitigation banking credits.
  • Handled numerous regulatory matters before LDNR, guiding matters through the environmental remediation process to successful completion, including sites in the orphan well program.
  • Consistently involved in recommending updates and revisions to the law through work with the Louisiana State Law Institute.

Involvement

Professional

  • Louisiana State Law Institute – Executive Committee Member since 2020, Council Member since 2019, and Member of numerous committees since 2008
  • American Inn of Court of Acadiana – Executive Committee Member since 2010, President, 2014-2015
  • Women’s Energy Network - Member
  • The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law - Member
  • Lafayette Parish Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member

Community

  • Louisiana Youth Seminar (LYS), Board of Directors
  • Catechism teacher, Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
  • Boy Scouts of America, Volunteer Leader

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year," 2020, 2022 and 2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2011-2025
  • Acadiana Profile “Top Lawyer” 2020, 2023
    • Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (2020, 2023), Environmental Law (2020)

 

LOTY Logo for Amy Allums Lee

Credentials

Education

  • Tulane University Law School (magna cum laude, 2001)
    • Order of the Coif
    • Tulane Law Review
    • Trial Advocacy Award
    • Research assistant to Professor A.N. Yiannopoulos
  • Louisiana State University (B.A., cum laude, 1996)

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, 2001

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Louisiana, 2001
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District, Louisiana, 2001
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Louisiana, 2001

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk to the Honorable Catherine D. Kimball, Associate Justice, Louisiana Supreme Court, 2001-2002

Presentations

  • "Drop In to See What Condition Decommission Is In," Liskow's Energy Law Seminar, October 26, 2023, Houston, TX
  • Presentation to the Lafayette Parish Bench Bar Conference: "Writ Applications to the Louisiana Supreme Court," 2003
  • Guest lecturer, LSU Law School litigation skills class, 2006-2010

Publications

  • Gray, Patrick W. and Amy A. Lee, Current Issues on Joint Operating Agreements, 55th Mineral Law Institute, 2008
  • McNamara, Thomas M., Patrick W. Gray, and Amy E. Allums, Current Issues in the Scope of the Obligation to Restore Property After Oil & Gas Operations, 56 Center for American and International Law, Institute on Oil and Gas Law, pub. 640, 2005
  • Allums, Amy E., Prytania Park Hotel, Ltd. v. General Star Indemnity Co.: How a Small Hotel Made a Big Difference in the Component Part Concept, 74 Tul. L. Rev. 1543, 2000

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