Robert Rieger

Robert L. Rieger, Jr. is a Partner at Adams and Reese LLP, a law firm based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a prominent attorney with over 35 years of experience specializing in government relations and related litigation matters.13

Practice Areas

Rieger focuses his practice on:

• Public utility law
• Telecommunications law
• Electricity generation issues
• Healthcare industry matters
• Corporate law
• Governmental ethics
• Campaign finance
• General administrative law

He represents clients before various governmental bodies, including the Louisiana Legislature, state agencies, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).3

Background and Experience

Prior to joining Adams and Reese, Rieger served as:

• General counsel to the Louisiana Public Service Commission
• General counsel to the Louisiana Bankers' Association

He has argued multiple cases before the Louisiana Supreme Court and is known for crafting coordinated strategies for corporate clients across legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.13

Leadership and Recognition

• Elected to the 2025 Board of Directors for SCG Legal, a global network of independent law firms2
• Past Chairman and member of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's Liability Task Force
• Named Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in Baton Rouge for Government Relations in 20243

Education

• J.D. from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, 1987
• B.A. from Emory University, 19813

Rieger is known for his approach to legal counsel, aiming to provide guidance that is least disruptive to his clients' businesses while facilitating the achievement of their objectives.3