Patrick Talley Email & Phone Number

I practice primarily in the area of commercial litigation and personal injury defense, with a focus in transportation, energy and environmental law. I have worked extensively within the railroad industry, and am well-known both regionally and nationwide in that area.In my more than 30 years of practice, I have extensive experience in litigation in both federal and state courts, including over 75 trials to verdict. I also have been lead counsel in numerous class certification hearings, Daubert hearings and injunction hearings.I have successfully represented railroads, including three Class I and two Short Line railroads, in matters involving cargo and freight claims, derailments, crossing litigation, and employee personal injury and death (FELA), as well as real estate, expropriation and environmental matters. I also represent the Association of American Railroads (AAR) in Louisiana and the Louisiana Railroad Association, and serve as an officer and member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.In the realm of energy and environmental law, I represent companies in litigation and compliance matters related to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) and toxic tort exposure claims, particularly benzene and other chemical exposures. I also represent companies in general business litigation, contract disputes and other commercial litigation matters.

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  Environmental And Energy Litigation Partner

  Phelps Dunbar Llp

  2012 - Present

  My recent experience includes:- representing a marine engine manufacturer in engine warranty action and breach of contract litigation.- representing a national company in an environmental cost recovery action and in antitrust and civil RICO litigation.- defending a major oil and gas company in defending against benzene exposure claims.- defending several railroads in defense of mesothelioma death claims.- defending national fraternities in personal injury and premise liability claims and litigation.