Mr. Cabes’ primary practice is in representation of independent and major oil and gas operators and landowners in all areas of Louisiana, including title opinions, contracts, representation before Office of Conservation and State Mineral Board; litigation in energy and related fields, as well as general commercial litigation, before state and federal courts in Louisiana. He is also recognized as a top Energy Practitioner in Best Lawyers and SuperLawyers. Robert L. Cabes has been recognized as a 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” in the practice area of Natural Resources Law in Lafayette. His recognition will be highlighted in the 26th addition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber work in the practice areas of Energy Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law.
Robert L. Cabes
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, B.S. Economics, 1964
Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 1967; Member, Order of the Coif; Member, Board of Student Editors, Tulane Law Review
BAR ADMISSIONS
Admitted to Louisiana bar August 31, 1967; admitted to practice in all federal courts in Louisiana.
Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P., Lafayette, Louisiana
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
American Bar Association
New Orleans Bar Association
Lafayette Parish Bar Association
American Association of Petroleum Landmen
Secretary and Examiner – Louisiana State Bar Admissions Committee – 1982 – 1992
Speaker, Mineral Law Institutes – 1976, 1982, and 1993
Speaker at various landmen and professional seminars
Chairman (2nd term) of a Hearing Committee for the Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Counsel