Talbot, Carmouche & Marcello
Fighting for the People of Louisiana for Over 50 Years
Trusted Legacy Litigation in Louisiana
When you’re facing a legal challenge like historic oilfield contamination, you need an advocate with a proven track record. For decades, we’ve been fighting for property owners in Louisiana, and we’ve built our reputation on results, not promises.
Every representation starts with a free consultation where we listen to your story, assess your situation honestly, and map out a clear strategy to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Don’t Wait to File
Only lawsuits filed before September 1, 2027 will proceed under the current, more landowner-friendly Act 312. After that date, you lose the low burden of proof, the right to full remediation, and the ability to recover uncapped damages.
Restore Your Land & Get the Compensation You Deserve
We’ve recovered millions for Louisiana landowners facing impossible odds, going toe-to-toe with major companies and corporate legal teams who bet you’ll settle for less. We don’t.
Experience That Makes the Difference
There’s no substitute for time in the courtroom. Over the years, we’ve litigated hundreds of cases across Louisiana, and that deep well of experience means we’ve already seen every tactic the opposition will try. We know exactly what it takes to build a winning case from day one.
Insights
When to File Your Legacy Litigation Claim: Why Timing Matters
Legacy litigation currently allows Louisiana landowners to force cleanup and win damages for historic oil-field contamination on their property. But on September 1, 2027, the law will change—shifting cleanup control to a state agency, raising proof standards, capping damages, and even saddling landowners with monitoring costs. In this blog, we explain why filing your claim […]
How Historic Oilfield Practices Created Today’s Contamination Risks
For over a century, Louisiana’s oil and gas boom fueled local growth, but it also left a toxic legacy. Before the modern rules, policies and legislation were put in place, there were few laws concerning oilfield practices and waste disposal. Early operators dug unlined pits to dump saltwater and drilling muds, built open evaporation trenches […]
Risk-Based Cleanup Under Act 458: What Louisiana Landowners Need to Know
In June 2025, Louisiana lawmakers passed Act 458, a sweeping change to how Legacy environmental damage claims are handled. The law takes full effect on September 1, 2027, and it fundamentally reshapes how soil contamination and groundwater contamination are addressed across the state. Why does this matter to landowners? Because Act 458 replaces court-driven cleanup […]
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Has past oilfield pollution harmed your land? Our Legacy litigation attorneys can help you secure cleanup and compensation.