Paul M. Adkins

Paul M. Adkins is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience in energy and commercial litigation. He represents clients in complex disputes involving oilfield contamination, royalty and mineral law, and environmental claims. His approach to advocacy begins with active listening, allowing him to understand each client’s business and legal objectives before crafting effective strategies to achieve them.

Paul earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude, from Louisiana Tech University in 1976. He continued his academic journey at Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1984 and served as a member of the Louisiana Law Review. His academic excellence and early commitment to legal scholarship laid the foundation for a successful and influential legal career.

Paul has litigated cases in Louisiana state and federal courts, the Louisiana Supreme Court, and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. His notable work includes securing favorable rulings in high-profile energy and mineral cases such as Black River Crawfish Farms, LLC v. King, McDaniel v. Comstock Oil & Gas Company, LLC, and Mary v. QEP Energy Company. His precise legal reasoning and strategic arguments have established him as a trusted advocate in both trial and appellate courts.

Paul M. Adkins continues to set a high standard in the legal field through his dedication to client service, strategic insight, and a results-driven approach that reflects decades of experience and an unwavering focus on achieving successful outcomes. Paul has been consistently honored in The Best Lawyers in America from 2015 through 2026 for his excellence in Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Environmental, and Oil and Gas Law. His achievements highlight his commitment to professional excellence and his ability to navigate the complexities of the energy industry with integrity and depth of knowledge.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Liskow & Lewis, APLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Bar Association
• Member, Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, Louisiana Oil & Gas Association
• Member, Louisiana Institute Mineral Law-Legacy Disputes Committee

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Louisiana Tech University
  BA with Summa Cum Laude

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