Brendan Hughes

Brendan Hughes

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Insurance Law Oil and Gas Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Insurance Law Oil and Gas Law
Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Brendan Hughes blends environmental expertise with legal acumen, focusing his practice on environmental, insurance, construction, property, and maritime matters. Clients rely on him for insight into both complex details and the broader implications of each case. Before law, Brendan worked as a senior environmental scientist on projects for the U.S. EPA, U.S. Air Force, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and major oil and gas companies, managing contamination, hazardous waste, and oil spill response efforts across the U.S. He later transitioned to law, applying this experience to environmental litigation in New Orleans.

Learn more about Brendan’s practice here.

Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith logo

Locations

Education

  • Tulane University, J.D.
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A./B.S.

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2021

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Environmental Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Oil and Gas Law

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