Ouida Armstrong

504.556.4072

Notable Experience

  • In Louisiana state and federal court, Jonathan has defended energy companies against claims brought by landowners seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages for alleged oilfield contamination resulting from decades of oil and gas production
  • In Louisiana state and federal court, Jonathan has defended energy companies against claims brought by landowners under the Louisianan Environmental Quality Act
  • Jonathan has also defended energy companies against claims by State and parish governments that seek damages and restoration for land loss allegedly caused by non-compliance with environmental permits

Involvement

  • Institute for Energy Law - Member
  • Institute for Energy Law Young Energy Professionals Committee, Member
  • New Orleans Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana Bar Association - Member
  • Federal Bar Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member

Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Energy Law and Litigation - Environmental, 2022-2026
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers "Rising Star," 2019-2022

Credentials

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (J.D., summa cum laude, 2012)
    • William L. Crowe Scholar
    • Loyola Law Review, Comment/Note Editor
  • Nicholls State University (B.S., Business Administration, cum laude, 2008)

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, 2012

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, Louisiana, 2012
  • U.S. District Court, Western District, Louisiana, 2015
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District, Louisiana, 2012
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District, Louisiana, 2012

Publications

After Hours

“I was raised in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and Cajun cooking has always been a passion of mine. Additionally, I like to be outdoors, especially on the water. On the weekends, you can often find my wife and me out on Bayou St. John or in City Park with our golden retriever."

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