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Miles P. Clements

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Areas Of Focus
AdmiraltyEnergyLitigation

Miles Clements is a recognized trial attorney having tried 100 cases to judgment. He practices at the trial and appellate levels in both state and federal court as well as in specialized jurisdictions throughout the country. His reputation spans from the marine and energy sector to defending the business and commercial needs of privately held and publicly traded companies.

Miles is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the highest distinction of trial lawyers in the United States and Canada. He is a longstanding member of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, serving on its Board for 18 years and as President of the Sugar Bowl the year of its first BCS National Championship (2000), and subsequently as Chairman of the Executive Committee from 2001-2002.

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Recognition

  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Judicial Edition (2023) Martindale-Hubbell
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law (2020-2025), Energy Law (2011-2025), Litigation - Environmental (2011-2025), The Best Lawyers in America
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers list, Super Lawyers (2007-2025)
  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation (2013-2014, 2024)
  • Leadership In Law Award, New Orleans CityBusiness (2006, 2018)
  • Top Lawyers: Energy Law, New Orleans Magazine

Education

  • Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1979
  • Tulane University, B.A., 1976

Credentials

  • Louisiana
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Memberships and Affiliations

Professional

    • Defense Research Institute
    • Maritime Law Association of the United States
    • American Bar Association
    • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association
    • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
    • Louisiana State Bar Association
    • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Phi Alpha Delta

Civic

    • Allstate Sugar Bowl – Member (1984-Present), President (2000), Chairman of the Executive Committee (2001-2002), Chairman of numerous Committees, including Membership, Nominating, Football Team Liaison, Hall of Fame, Insurance, and Volleyball
    • Ochsner Foundation Board – Chairman

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