Atty. R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D.

Atty. R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D.

R. Lee Vail, P.E., Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing air, water and waste permitting, emergency response and crisis management, energy and 8 other areas of law.

New Orleans New Orleans 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. at a glance

R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. is a Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Admitted, Louisiana United States Patent and Trademark Office (2010) and Texas (2016). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D., 2010) and Louisiana State University (B.S. Chemical, 1978). Active member of Community Service •President, Board of Directors, Lafayette Square Conservancy. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • R. Lee Vail, P.E., Ph.D. is a lawyer practicing air, water and waste permitting, emergency response and crisis management, energy and 8 other areas of law
  • R. Lee received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • R. Lee practices at Kean Miller LLP in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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 New Orleans 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D.

Where is R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D.'s law office located?
R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D.'s law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Kean Miller LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. handle?
R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. focuses on employment, ip, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. practiced law?
R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. go to law school?
R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.S. Chemical, 1978).
How can I contact R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. for a consultation?
You can contact R. Lee Vail, P.E. Ph.D. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
- 2010
B.S. Chemical
Louisiana State University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Admitted, Louisiana United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2010
Texas
Admitted: 2016

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