8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 2008

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-34037	75-2379388
(State or other jurisdiction)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

601 Poydras Street, Suite 2400, New Orleans, Louisiana	70130
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(504) 587-7374
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) Director Resignation.

     Richard A. Pattarozzi tendered his resignation as a director of Superior Energy Services, Inc., effective October 8, 2008. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release issued by the company on October 9, 2008, announcing Mr. Pattarozzi’s resignation.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)	Exhibits.
99.1	Press release issued by Superior Energy Services, Inc., dated October 9, 2008.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
By:	/s/ Robert S. Taylor
	Robert S. Taylor
	Chief Financial Officer

Dated: October 10, 2008

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

601 Poydras Street
Suite 2400
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 587-7374
NYSE: SPN

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Terence Hall, CEO; Robert Taylor, CFO;
Greg Rosenstein, VP of Investor Relations,
504-587-7374

Superior Energy Services, Inc. Announces Resignation of
Richard A. Pattarozzi from Board of Directors

New Orleans, La., October 9, 2008 — Superior Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE: SPN) announced today that Richard A. Pattarozzi has resigned as a member of its Board of Directors for personal reasons. Mr. Pattarozzi became a member of Superior’s Board of Directors in June 2002, and served on the audit, compensation and reserves committees of the Board prior to his resignation.

“Superior owes Rich a huge debt of gratitude for his numerous contributions to our Company during a period of tremendous growth. I am personally disappointed to lose a director and colleague of Rich’s intelligence and commitment,” Superior’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terence E. Hall said. “We want to thank Rich for his exemplary service during the past six years to Superior and the clarity, strength and insight he has given to the board and our management team. He chaired our compensation committee, and has been a respected member of our audit and reserves committees. Rich was the driving force behind creating our current performance based executive compensation program that has further aligned shareholder and management interests. Rich’s involvement has made Superior a significantly stronger and better company today.”

Superior Energy Services, Inc. serves the drilling and production needs of oil and gas companies worldwide through its brand name rental tools and its integrated well intervention services and tools, supported by an engineering staff who plan and design solutions for customers. Offshore projects are delivered by the Company’s fleet of modern marine assets.