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.

For more than fifty years, settling a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement action came with an addi...
06/04/2026

For more than fifty years, settling a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement action came with an additional price: silence. That changed on May 21, 2026, when the SEC formally rescinded Rule 202.5(e), ending the Commission’s longstanding practice of prohibiting settling respondents from publicly denying its allegations. The change does not erase past settlements, remove disclosures, or alter reporting obligations, but it does eliminate a restriction that many respondents viewed as one of the most consequential terms of settlement. Read the full update here: https://www.keanmiller.com/insights/blog/louisiana-law-blog/the-sec-ends-its-no-deny-policy-what-happens-next/

Congratulations to our attorneys recognized in the Chambers USA Louisiana 2026 rankings—widely regarded as one of the mo...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to our attorneys recognized in the Chambers USA Louisiana 2026 rankings—widely regarded as one of the most respected legal directories. The rankings are based on a rigorous submission and interview process. And we’re proud to share that Kean Miller now has nine ranked practice areas and 22 ranked attorneys. This year’s honors include new rankings for Mike Phillips, Rich McConnell, and Claire Juneau; continued recognition for Keith Grady, Katherine Conklin, and Chris Caplinger; and a second practice area ranking for Lauren Rucinski. Our Construction group has also been ranked. We’re proud of this achievement and thankful for the continued trust of our clients and colleagues across the region. To see the full list of rankings: https://chambers.com/law-firm/kean-miller-llp-usa-5:65480

Our 2026 Summer Associate program has officially launched! We are thrilled to welcome our newest Summer Associates to ou...
06/03/2026

Our 2026 Summer Associate program has officially launched! We are thrilled to welcome our newest Summer Associates to our downtown Houston office. We look forward to working with them to provide hands-on legal experience and a deep dive into our firm’s people-first culture in the coming weeks. Please join us in welcoming (from left to right): Trennan Lucking, John Oliverio, Collin Hecht, and Weston Stanley!

Two recent federal tax decisions, Kwong v. United States, 179 Fed. Cl. 382 (2025) and Abdo v. Commissioner, 162 T.C. 148...
06/03/2026

Two recent federal tax decisions, Kwong v. United States, 179 Fed. Cl. 382 (2025) and Abdo v. Commissioner, 162 T.C. 148 (2024), may create a refund opportunity for an impacted business or individual taxpayer to seek a refund or abatement of penalties and interest that were assessed by the Internal Revenue Services (the “IRS”) during the COVID 19 federally-declared disaster period of January 20, 2020, through May 11, 2023. To learn more about how this might help you or your business: https://www.keanmiller.com/insights/blog/louisiana-law-blog/pandemic-era-tax-penalty-and-interest-refund-opportunities-act-before-july-10-2026/

Congratulations to Stephen Hanemann upon his appointment to the Board of Directors of We Work the Waterways! Stephen’s s...
06/02/2026

Congratulations to Stephen Hanemann upon his appointment to the Board of Directors of We Work the Waterways! Stephen’s selection reflects his dedication to supporting the maritime sector and helping strengthen the workforce that keeps our nation’s waterways moving. As a member of the Board of Directors, Stephen will help advance the organization’s mission of connecting students and career seekers with opportunities in maritime, shipping, and logistics. Learn more here: https://weworkthewaterways.com/about-us/

If you build, hire a builder, or get paid on construction projects in Louisiana, there’s a new law you cannot afford to ...
06/01/2026

If you build, hire a builder, or get paid on construction projects in Louisiana, there’s a new law you cannot afford to ignore. House Bill 638, authored by Representative Jacob Landry during the 2026 Regular Session, has been approved by the Legislature and has gone to the Governor’s desk. This is one of the most significant changes to construction payment law in years, and virtually everyone involved in a construction project in Louisiana needs to understand it. Learn more here: https://www.keanmiller.com/insights/blog/louisiana-law-blog/what-louisianas-hb-638-means-for-anyone-who-builds-hires-a-builder-or-gets-hired-on-a-construction-project/ by Trippe Hawthorne & Patrick Betts

As the largest law firm in Baton Rouge, we’re excited to support the Baton Rouge Bar Association’s annual Barrister's Op...
06/01/2026

As the largest law firm in Baton Rouge, we’re excited to support the Baton Rouge Bar Association’s annual Barrister's Open Golf Tournament! Events like these provide a fantastic opportunity for us to strengthen connections within the legal community while supporting the BRBA’s ongoing initiatives and programs. We look forward to another successful outing with colleagues and friends from across the Capital Region legal community. Register here: https://www.brba.org/GALA/iCore/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26BALLMAUL&WebsiteKey=87e58a07-3ffd-41b4-a890-f572cb7b675f

Kean Miller is proud to support organizations that promote environmental leadership and professional engagement througho...
05/29/2026

Kean Miller is proud to support organizations that promote environmental leadership and professional engagement throughout the Energy Belt region. We had a great time at the Louisiana Section Air & Waste Management Association’s Golf Tournament on May 7. Lauren Rucinski, Forrest Guedry, and Michael Doggett participated in the tournament networking with professionals dedicated to environmental progress and education across Louisiana. To learn more about AWMA’s mission: https://la-awma.org/about

Kean Miller is very pleased to sponsor the Sail 250 New Orleans celebration, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary a...
05/29/2026

Kean Miller is very pleased to sponsor the Sail 250 New Orleans celebration, commemorating America’s 250th anniversary and honoring the city’s rich maritime history. Stephen Hanemann serves on the New Orleans Host Committee. We’re proud contribute to initiatives that strengthen the community and showcase New Orleans on a national stage. To learn more about this nationwide event: https://www.sail250neworleans.com/

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas, Transactional, and Real Estate Paralegal to join our fast-growing team ...
05/29/2026

Kean Miller is seeking an experienced Oil & Gas, Transactional, and Real Estate Paralegal to join our fast-growing team in Shreveport. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative group of attorneys and professionals supporting sophisticated transactions and clients across multiple industries. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and looking to grow your career in a dynamic legal environment, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about the position and apply here: https://www.keanmiller.com/jobs/oil-and-gas-corporate-business-and-real-estate-paralegal/

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