Steven E. Lacoste

Steve concentrates his practice on the defense of manufacturers in personal and property damage claims arising out of environmental and occupational hazards. He is particularly familiar with the industrial and commercial use of many toxic substances, including asbestos, and has represented manufacturers in negotiations of air and water permit limits, onsite soil remediation, and hazardous waste accumulation. He has also advised clients on pollution prevention planning, emergency response planning, and waste minimization.

Before practicing law, Steve worked for major builders of government and commercial marine vessels in a number of roles including: Environmental Coordinator, Environmental Manager, and Environmental Consultant. He represented the shipbuilding industry before the environmental regulatory agencies of Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, as well as EPA Region IV and EPA Headquarters on issues involving welding, painting, and abrasive blasting.

Honors & Recognitions

• Louisiana State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association
• Environmental Law Institute
• Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Alumni Association
• National Shipbuilding Research Program (1988-2005)
• Shipbuilders Counsel of America (1988-2005)
• Jefferson Parish Emergency Planning Committee (1989-1999)
• Shipyard Association for Environmental Responsibility (1998-2000)

Professional Affiliations

• Louisiana State Bar Association
• New Orleans Bar Association
• Air & Waste Management Association
• Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Alumni Association
• National Shipbuilding Research Program (1988-2005)
• Shipbuilders Counsel of America (1988-2005)
• Jefferson Parish Emergency Planning Committee (1989-1999)
• Shipyard Association for Environmental Responsibility (1998-2000)