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    Gregory M. Burts

    Associate

    New Orleans
    504-584-9345
    gregory.burts@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationEnergy

    Gregory defends rail industry clients against Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), environmental and property damage claims, and conflicts stemming from derailments. His background resolving admiralty and maritime disputes gives him a deep understanding of litigation in highly regulated industries spanning multiple jurisdictions. Railroad operators and service providers rely on his experience to find solutions to complex claims.

    He also helps companies and local governments manage disputes and guard against both commercial and tort risks, including claims involving:

    • Contract challenges
    • Property damage
    • Injury
    • Negligence
    • Partnership conflicts
    • Transaction disputes

    Gregory also serves as outside general counsel to a chemical engineering and oilfield services company. He provides strategic guidance on commercial agreements and manages claims.

    Beyond his legal practice, Gregory is an active member in several Mardi Gras Krewes, including Krewe of Bacchus, Order of the Troubadors, and the Mystic Krewe of Louisianians.

    Insights

    • March 1, 2024

      Loyola Maritime Law Journal Presents Jones Act Cabotage…

    • March 03, 2023

      Loyola Maritime Law Journal Symposium…

    More +
    • November 10, 2022

      Russian Artillery Strike on Ukrainian Civilian Tugboats Highlights Importance of War Risk Coverage in High-Conflict Zones…

    • October 11, 2022

      Resolved: Is 46 U.S.C. § 30501(a) a Jurisdictional Statute of Limitations or a Mandatory Claims Processing Rule?…

    • May 6, 2022

      MLA Presents Recent Developments in the Limitation of Liability Act in the Fifth Circuit…

    • February 18, 2022

      Loyola Maritime Law Journal Presents Jurisdictional and Procedural Complications in Limitation of Liability…

    • December 15, 2020

      Enforcing Exploration and Production Contracts in the South China Sea: Investor-State Dispute Resolution as a Sui Generis Solution…

    Education

    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2020
    • George Mason University, B.A., Conflict Analysis & Resolution, 2016
    • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2020
    • George Mason University, B.A., Conflict Analysis & Resolution, 2016

    Credentials

    • Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Louisiana Bar Association
    • Maritime Law Association - Young Lawyers Committee liaison to the Marine Torts and Casualties Committee 
    • Louisiana Bar Association
    • Maritime Law Association - Young Lawyers Committee liaison to the Marine Torts and Casualties Committee 
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