Thomas P. Diaz

Thomas P. Diaz is an experienced energy industry and maritime lawyer who assists domestic and overseas clients in civil litigation as well as state and federal regulatory matters. His clients are often U.S. corporations facing exposures arising from incidents in the Gulf of Mexico as well as onshore facilities along the Gulf coast and on the Mississippi River.

Tom has practiced maritime law for over 25 years and has supported clients with their onshore and offshore incident investigations, regulatory compliance matters, and civil litigation following incidents such as:

• Collisions, allisions and vessel sinkings
• Fires and explosions aboard production facilities and vessels
• Hydrocarbon releases both near shore and deepwater
• Serious personal injuries and wrongful deaths

In the course of such representations, he frequently interacts with representatives of OSHA, BSEE, the NTSB and the Coast Guard.  Tom and his team work cooperatively with regulators who often benefit from and appreciate the insights and expertise developed in the course of incident investigation.

Education:

• Tulane University Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 1988;
• Tulane University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1985;
• London School of Economics

Bar Admissions: Louisiana, 1988

Professional:

• Louisiana State Bar Associations Member
• American Bar Association, Member

Community:

• Habitat for the Humanity
• Friends of City Park
• Southern Yacht Club