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Overview

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Bradley Murchison was formed in February, 2009 by a group of lawyers who had practiced together for many years in a large, well established law firm. Nine partners from the Shreveport office and eight from the New Orleans office found common ground in our dedication to high standards of professionalism and in the quality of service we deliver to our clients. Now, with decades of experience and a proven performance across a wide range of industries and practice areas, Bradley Murchison is constantly growing and adding new successes to our track record.

Our practice offers a regional footprint encompassing the state. From the Port Cities to the Crescent City and the Red Stick, we capture the benefits of being rooted and active in the right places across Louisiana. Our internal efficiencies and reach translate into added value and convenience for our clients. We understand the importance of commitment to our communities.

Our goal when starting Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea, now Bradley Murchison, was to build a practice that could support not only our clients and community, but our developing attorneys as well. We created a structure loose enough to enable open communication and collaboration for our teams, and strong enough to provide timely, consistent results for our clients. By investing additional resources into our developing attorneys, we ensure the long-term sustainability of the firm, while increasing the value we can provide to our clients.

Our bottom line is making difficult legal issues more pleasant and successful experiences for our clients. Our depth of attorneys and range of experience, combined with open team structures and fluid communication between locations give our attorneys the capability to handle tremendous case loads. Our policies demand a high level of service from all of our attorneys, and ensure that our clients are always given the attention they deserve.

Rankings

Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC is metro ranked in 20 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Baton Rouge
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Municipal
Tier 2 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 3 for Energy Regulatory Law
New Orleans
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Baton Rouge
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Municipal
Tier 2 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 3 for Energy Regulatory Law
New Orleans
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 2 for Insurance Law
Tier 2 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 2 for Railroad Law
Shreveport
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Energy Law
Tier 1 for Environmental Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Environmental
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 1 for Oil and Gas Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Arbitration
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 2 for Mediation
Tier 2 for Natural Resources Law
Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Arbitration
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
  • Environmental Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation - Municipal
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Mediation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Mining Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC has 20 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Client Comments

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Main Location

Shreveport, LA
401 Edwards Street, Suite 1000
Shreveport, LA 71101-5529
United States
318-227-1131 Call our Shreveport, LA location at 318-227-1131 Get Directions Get directions to our Shreveport, LA location

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Management and Personnel

Shreveport Managing Partner
Stephen C. Fortson
New Orleans Managing Partner
Dwight "Trey" C. Paulsen, III
Baton Rouge Managing Partner
Michael R. Brassett, II
Firm Administrator
Jennifer Deason, EdD
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