Atty. M. Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Johnson is an environmental law attorney at Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He represents clients on a wide range of environmental law matters, including air and water issues, solid waste, hazardous waste, underground storage tanks (USTs), wetlands , remediation under Superfund and RECAP, release reporting, incident response, and environmental permitting and enforcement.
Environmental Law Attorney · Serving Baton Rouge, LA
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About M. Dwayne Johnson at a Glance
M. Dwayne Johnson is a environmental attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1983) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About M. Dwayne Johnson
- Dwayne Johnson is an environmental law attorney at Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- He represents clients on a wide range of environmental law matters, including air and water issues, solid waste, hazardous waste, underground storage tanks (USTs), wetlands, remediation under Superfund and RECAP, release reporting, incident response, and environmental permitting and enforcement
- His practice also includes negotiating and implementing settlement agreements in class action and Superfund litigation, advising on financial responsibility mechanisms, and assisting with regulatory and legislative negotiations
- Dwayne regularly counsels clients on environmental compliance and permitting requirements and advises corporate clients on environmental due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions and environmental provisions in contracts
- Dwayne has represented a global energy refining company in litigation and regulatory proceedings involving efforts by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals to revoke an exemption from continuous chlorination of a chemical plant water system
- The proposed revocation would have required a multimillion-dollar reconfiguration of the facility’s water system
- Following an administrative hearing, the Administrative Law Judge ruled that the Department improperly revoked the exemption, based on the evidence presented and post-hearing briefing submitted by the Kean Miller team
Practice Areas Explained
M. Dwayne Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Dwayne Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Baton Rouge.
Environmental Law in Baton Rouge
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Baton Rouge
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Baton Rouge Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Baton Rouge-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Baton Rouge Choose M. Dwayne Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish M. Dwayne Johnson's practice in the field of environmental.
Focused Environmental Practice
Concentrating on environmental means M. Dwayne Johnson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Baton Rouge
A Baton Rouge-based practice means M. Dwayne Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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