Kean Miller

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.

A great day on the links begins with great people. Kean Miller’s Mineral Title Team is proud to sponsor the Ark-La-Tex A...
09/03/2026

A great day on the links begins with great people. Kean Miller’s Mineral Title Team is proud to sponsor the Ark-La-Tex Association of Professional Landmen and Shreveport Geological Society Golf Tournament, featuring a flighted four-person scramble, with a morning and afternoon shotgun start. The tournament will wrap up with an evening of entertainment, awards, and door prizes! Learn more here: https://sgs1.org/events/2026-golf-tournament

When environmental compliance and legal strategy intersect, the conversation is robust. Thank you to everyone who joined...
09/02/2026

When environmental compliance and legal strategy intersect, the conversation is robust. Thank you to everyone who joined Lauren Rucinski and Bryant Bremer for an engaging program with ALL4, bringing environmental consultants and attorneys together to explore regulatory, enforcement, and litigation issues impacting industry. We’re grateful for the thoughtful questions, insights, and conversations that made the event a success. Learn more about ALL4 here: https://www.all4inc.com/about-us/

Please join us in welcoming Victoria Johnson as an associate in our rapidly expanding Houston office. Victoria joins our...
09/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Victoria Johnson as an associate in our rapidly expanding Houston office. Victoria joins our regional bankruptcy team and represents businesses, creditors, and other interested parties in bankruptcy proceedings, business reorganization, and commercial litigation. Victoria earned her J.D. from The University of Alabama School of Law and her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Colorado Springs. Welcome, Victoria! https://www.keanmiller.com/news/victoria-johnson-joins-kean-miller-in-houston/

Kean Miller is proud to sponsor the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Houston Annual Sporting Clays Event. TMA bri...
09/01/2026

Kean Miller is proud to sponsor the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Houston Annual Sporting Clays Event. TMA brings together nearly 10,000 professionals worldwide across the corporate restructuring, renewal, and corporate health industries. We’re excited to support this business community and look forward to a great day of networking, friendly competition, and connection! Register online here: https://my.turnaround.org/Events/Calendar-Of-Events/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid={C2D2A2E4-2485-F111-AB0F-7C1E525B4205}

The Fifth Circuit just issued a major ruling on self-employment tax, redefining who counts as a “limited partner” – it’s...
08/31/2026

The Fifth Circuit just issued a major ruling on self-employment tax, redefining who counts as a “limited partner” – it’s no longer just about your legal status, but about how involved you are in running the business. This could have big implications for limited partners, especially with similar cases still pending in other courts. Read the full blog post here: https://www.keanmiller.com/insights/blog/louisiana-law-blog/update-fifth-circuit-changes-course-and-redefines-limited-partner-for-purposes-of-the-1402a13-exception-to-self-employment-tax/ by Kevin Baker, Jaye Calhoun, Willie Kolarik, Divya Jeswant & Derek Brondum

Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass! Kean Miller is proud to sponsor LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center's Reunion Happy H...
08/31/2026

Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass! Kean Miller is proud to sponsor LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center's Reunion Happy Hour, celebrating alumni and classmates during Law Reunion Weekend. The evening will feature drinks, snacks, and plenty of opportunities to catch up before heading to dinner or evening plans. With nearly 50 percent of our attorneys as graduates from LSU Law Center, the LSU Law community is a meaningful part of who we are. See what other events will take place throughout the weekend here: https://law.lsu.edu/alumni/reunions/

Bring your finance skills to a law firm accounting team where your work will make a tangible impact. Kean Miller is seek...
08/28/2026

Bring your finance skills to a law firm accounting team where your work will make a tangible impact. Kean Miller is seeking a Collections Analyst to help support our AR function, generate insightful reports, communicate with clients and attorneys, resolve e-billing issues and support efficient processes across the firm. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in accounts receivable management, a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, and a desire for a ground floor opportunity to learn and grow in the legal profession. See the full position responsibilities and qualifications here: https://www.keanmiller.com/jobs/collections-analyst/

The rockets haven’t launched yet – but the preparation should start now. SpaceX’s $100 billion Starbase Louisiana announ...
08/28/2026

The rockets haven’t launched yet – but the preparation should start now. SpaceX’s $100 billion Starbase Louisiana announcement is a transformational moment for Acadiana and the entire state. Emily Breaux Wright breaks down what businesses and landowners should be thinking about now: corporate structure, contracting risks, insurance, governance documents, and how to position yourself within an emerging aerospace supply chain. Learn more here: https://www.keanmiller.com/insights/blog/louisiana-law-blog/before-the-rockets-launch-preparing-louisiana-businesses-for-a-new-age-of-aerospace-industry/

Strong roots create a stronger future for Louisiana’s forestry industry. Kean Miller was proud to sponsor the Louisiana ...
08/27/2026

Strong roots create a stronger future for Louisiana’s forestry industry. Kean Miller was proud to sponsor the Louisiana Forestry Association’s 79th Annual Meeting last week in Lake Charles, bringing together forestry professionals from across the state to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and discuss the future of the industry. Learn more about the Louisiana Forestry Association here: https://www.laforestry.com/

Effective August 1, 2026, the Louisiana Legislature amended Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 561 to codify a pr...
08/27/2026

Effective August 1, 2026, the Louisiana Legislature amended Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 561 to codify a principle that had previously been established only through jurisprudence. Under these changes, enacted through Acts 2026, No. 127, § 1, after the three-year abandonment period has expired, a defendant may renounce the defense of abandonment under certain conditions. Learn more here: https://www.keanmiller.com/insights/blog/louisiana-law-blog/renouncing-abandonment-under-the-revisions-to-la-c-c-p-article-561-what-defendants-need-to-know/ by Ambrose Stearns

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