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Kean Miller Just as oil and gas must be refined to unlock their true potential, we optimize our approach to help transform business complexities into opportunities.

Born of large industry in Louisiana and Texas, we provide clients with the legal insights they need. Kean Miller is one of the largest and best recognized law firms in the Gulf South region. For 43 years, the firm has been innovating and growing, revolutionizing the standards for excellence in client service, and earning numerous awards for its market-leading practices and thoughtful and creative legal representation. Consistently named to the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500 and the Law360 Top 400 lists, Kean Miller is Mansfield Certified for the sixth consecutive year, an honor bestowed for a select group of law firms which demonstrate a genuine commitment to inclusion in the legal profession. The firm’s collaborative culture, people-first approach, and devotion to quality are foundational to the firm’s continued success, reflecting its reputation in the market. From the firm’s eight offices in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Houston, and The Woodlands, and more than 240 attorneys, Kean Miller delivers sophisticated and meaningful counsel to Fortune 500 leaders, national businesses, and local companies. Kean Miller serves clients in numerous industries, including energy, petrochemicals, maritime, construction, manufacturing, drilling and exploration, midstream, technology, transportation, advertising, retail, food and beverage, financial services, shipping, gaming, education, health care, refining and real estate. We combine the talents and expertise of our attorneys into multi-disciplinary client and industry teams. These teams are comprised of seasoned attorneys and professionals from a variety of disciplines who are equipped to identify the legal and business needs of the client. Our teams develop superior service strategies which provide unmatched support to the client. Kean Miller assists clients in a variety of service areas, including business litigation, construction, environmental regulation, permitting, class action defense, banking and finance, admiralty and maritime, products liability, emergency and incident response, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, intellectual property, patents and patent infringement, chemical exposure litigation, toxic tort defense, oil and gas, health law, medical malpractice defense, bankruptcy and reorganization, utilities regulation, labor and employment, state and local tax, legislative and administrative lobbying, estate planning, probate, municipal finance, and insurance coverage and recovery. Whether we are helping clients defend lawsuits, raise capital, comply with regulatory requirements, enter new markets, obtain or defend intellectual property rights, develop and distribute products and services, or acquire or divest businesses, we understand it is the client’s goals that are paramount. Kean Miller has a particular dedication to working closely with local businesses and Fortune 1000 companies with significant operations in our region – ensuring that they have the people, resources, and legal talent required to grow. Kean Miller’s history is one of lasting alliances with our clients. Our partnerships are based on value, service, and unique regional know-how.

Rethink. Refine. Rediscover. Less time on repetitive tasks equals more time for legal strategy and implementation. Kean ...
10/16/2026

Rethink. Refine. Rediscover. Less time on repetitive tasks equals more time for legal strategy and implementation. Kean Miller is embracing pre-vetted legal AI tools to streamline legal research and document review, improve efficiency across departments, and give attorneys and staff more time to focus on high-level work. The firm’s approach also emphasizes employee training, feedback, and safeguards for responsible AI use. Read the full article here: https://www.keanmiller.com/news/rethink-refine-rediscover-kean-millers-ai-initiative-featured-in-br-business-report/

Forty-five percent of all Kean Miller attorneys are women. This places our firm among major U.S. law firms with the high...
10/15/2026

Forty-five percent of all Kean Miller attorneys are women. This places our firm among major U.S. law firms with the highest representation of women attorneys. We are proud to serve as the supporting sponsor of Acadiana Women’s Network – The Power of Philanthropy: A Catalyst for Community, organized by One Acadiana. Attendees will hear from Missy Bienvenu and Anita Begnaud of Community Foundation of Acadiana as they explore how strategic investment can help move transformational projects forward, strengthen community assets, and create lasting impact across Acadiana. Learn more and register here: https://oneacadiana.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendarmaincalendar/Details/acadiana-women-s-network-the-power-of-philanthropy-a-catalyst-for-community-1537416?sourceTypeId=Website

Thank you to all who joined us in Lafayette last week for a timely discussion on contract negotiations and dispute resol...
10/14/2026

Thank you to all who joined us in Lafayette last week for a timely discussion on contract negotiations and dispute resolution! Attorneys from across our regional footprint shared insights on venue and choice-of-law considerations, the Texas Business Court, Louisiana’s efforts to develop specialized courts, and dispute resolution strategies for multijurisdictional agreements. Many thanks to Mark Stipe, Tim Strickland, John Hogg, and Andrew Mahtook for their insights and information!

A sold-out event, a meaningful cause, and an opportunity to give back to Acadiana. Kean Miller is proud to serve as a Ch...
10/14/2026

A sold-out event, a meaningful cause, and an opportunity to give back to Acadiana. Kean Miller is proud to serve as a Chef de Cuisine sponsor of Acadiana Harvest at Home, benefiting the Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana. Chuck Boudreaux serves on the Board of Directors, and while the event is sold out, you can still make an impact. Every $1 donated can help provide three meals for our neighbors facing hunger. Donate today to support Acadiana families! https://no-hunger.org/

Federal and state tax rules don’t always see eye to eye! Jaye Calhoun will present at the 61st Annual Southern Federal T...
10/13/2026

Federal and state tax rules don’t always see eye to eye! Jaye Calhoun will present at the 61st Annual Southern Federal Tax Institute, Inc, sharing practical insights into the differences between federal and state income tax systems. Her presentation will explore key tax challenges, from varying state tax rules and pass-through entity taxation to apportionment disputes and emerging digital tax issues. See the full 5-day agenda and register to attend here: https://www.sfti.org/program-2026.html

Unfair trade practice claims are expanding beyond traditional consumer disputes, creating new risks for businesses acros...
10/13/2026

Unfair trade practice claims are expanding beyond traditional consumer disputes, creating new risks for businesses across industries. Richard McConnell, Michael Levatino and Lily Pavy explore this evolving litigation trend in a Law360 article, highlighting the potential exposure companies face and the importance of reassessing business practices and public-facing communications. Read the full article here:https://www.keanmiller.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Cos.-Face-Growing-Exposure-To-Unfair-Trade-Practice-Suits-Law360-10.9.26.pdf

10/12/2026

Cool weather, hot gumbo, spicy chili, and meaningful connections that last beyond the conference!

Kean Miller enjoyed reconnecting with our in-house friends at the Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting in Boston last week. With 250 attorneys and a full-service practice spanning Louisiana and Texas, we were thrilled to support the in-house legal community through our sponsorship of the annual meeting.

An evening filled with great company for a great cause! Kean Miller is pleased to sponsor Sip Sip Soirée: Sampling Spiri...
10/09/2026

An evening filled with great company for a great cause! Kean Miller is pleased to sponsor Sip Sip Soirée: Sampling Spirits and Savory Bites, benefiting the FMOL Health | Our Lady of Lourdes Health. Guests will gather for an evening of spirits, savory bites, and community while supporting the Foundation and its work to advance health and wellness in Acadiana. Our Lafayette office is excited to be part of this special event and to raise a glass in support of a meaningful cause. https://event.auctria.com/d2a95f08-eefb-4edb-a39c-d573711e69ef/aa6cd270-8751-11e9-a741-3fcfcb35cbb0

Great conversations, familiar faces, and valuable insight! Several Kean Miller attorneys recently joined judges and coll...
10/09/2026

Great conversations, familiar faces, and valuable insight! Several Kean Miller attorneys recently joined judges and colleagues at the Federal Bar Association Baton Rouge Chapter’s Annual Luncheon. This year’s program featured Judges Brian A. Jackson and Christopher J. Tyson. We’re also proud to have Kean Miller’s Chris Dippel serving as Vice President of the Baton Rouge Chapter.

Restaurant franchisees are facing growing financial pressure from rising costs, high rents, changing consumer habits, an...
10/09/2026

Restaurant franchisees are facing growing financial pressure from rising costs, high rents, changing consumer habits, and debt obligations. In the October 2026 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Rachel Kubanda examines recent Crust Pizza franchisee bankruptcies and how subchapter V bankruptcy may provide struggling businesses with an opportunity to reorganize and move forward. Read the full article here:https://www.keanmiller.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Rachel-Kubanda-ABI-Journal-Byline-October-2026.pdf

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Baton Rouge, LA
70802

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Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
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