Overview

Rethink. Refine. Rediscover.

Kean Miller is home to more than 240 attorneys across Louisiana and Texas, providing legal support to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. We work with Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local enterprises, delivering practical guidance and efficient legal services with a consistent focus on value and cost awareness. Whether in courtrooms or boardrooms, our attorneys develop thoughtful strategies designed to support our clients’ business goals.

Kean Miller is a trusted resource for clients in the energy and petrochemical sectors throughout the energy belt region. Our work spans upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, as well as the businesses and service providers that support these activities.

Over time, our practice has expanded to address a wide range of legal needs across industries such as maritime, construction, manufacturing, tax, hospitality, financial services, and healthcare. We assist businesses and individuals in navigating legal challenges with an approach focused on long-term stability and informed decision-making.

At Kean Miller, our attorneys are collaborative, accessible, and engaged with both clients and the communities we serve. A shared commitment to integrity, professionalism, and client-focused service has shaped our culture and continues to define the Kean Miller experience.

We are committed to being available when our clients need us. Through preparation and responsiveness, we aim to address issues promptly with clear strategies and practical solutions, even when matters arise unexpectedly.

Clients often point to the value Kean Miller brings as an important factor in their continued success. Our attorneys pair legal insight with business-minded thinking, remaining attentive to each client’s objectives and financial considerations.

We believe diverse teams contribute to sound judgment and effective problem-solving. Our inclusive culture draws professionals with a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives, resulting in one of the higher percentages of women attorneys and partners among large law firms, along with meaningful representation of minority attorneys.

Kean Miller is committed to building lasting relationships within the firm and with our clients. Through thoughtful recruitment, collaboration, and a strong internal culture, we work to ensure continuity of service and support for clients across generations.

Founded:
1983
Size:
241
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Practice Areas:
45
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
63

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Litigation - First Amendment
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2
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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3
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Baton Rouge

Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
Baton Rouge
Commercial Litigation
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1
Baton Rouge
Communications Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Energy Law

Firm Leadership

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
2
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
3
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law

Regional

Baton Rouge

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1
Baton Rouge
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Communications Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Energy Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Energy Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Natural Resources Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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1
Baton Rouge
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Tax Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Trademark Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Copyright Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Insurance
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2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Patent
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2
Baton Rouge
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
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2
Baton Rouge
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Patent Law
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2
Baton Rouge
Trusts and Estates

Houston

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1
Houston
Litigation - First Amendment
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1
Houston
Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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1
Houston
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
Houston
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
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2
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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2
Houston
Employment Law - Management
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2
Houston
Insurance Law

Lafayette

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1
Lafayette
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
Lafayette
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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2
Lafayette
Energy Law
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2
Lafayette
Oil and Gas Law

New Orleans

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1
New Orleans
Admiralty and Maritime Law
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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1
New Orleans
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
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1
New Orleans
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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2
New Orleans
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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2
New Orleans
Commercial Litigation
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2
New Orleans
Copyright Law
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2
New Orleans
Employment Law - Management
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2
New Orleans
Energy Regulatory Law
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2
New Orleans
Labor Law - Management
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2
New Orleans
Land Use and Zoning Law
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2
New Orleans
Litigation - Environmental
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2
New Orleans
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
New Orleans
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
New Orleans
Oil and Gas Law
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2
New Orleans
Tax Law
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2
New Orleans
Utilities Law
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3
New Orleans
Employment Law - Individuals

Shreveport

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1
Shreveport
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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2
Shreveport
Litigation - Construction

Practice Areas

Kean Miller has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 38 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Advisory
  • Air Permitting
  • Antitrust
  • Asbestos
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business
  • Casualty
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Condemnation
  • Construction
  • Corporate
  • Cyber Law
  • Elder Law
  • Electronic Discovery
  • Engineering Agreements
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Environmental, Health and Safety Auditing and Management Systems
  • ERISA
  • Estate Planning
  • Executive Compensation
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property
  • Labor & Employment
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Medical Malpractice - Defendants
  • Medicare
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Patent Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Project Development
  • Property Tax
  • Real Estate
  • State and Federal Tax
  • State and Local Tax
  • Superfunds/Environmental Remediation
  • Tax
  • Transportation Law
  • Utilities
  • Wetlands
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Kean Miller proudly has 63 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Estancia Office Park
5035 Bluebonnet Boulevard Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Lafayette, LA
Lake Charles, LA
New Orleans, LA
Shreveport, LA
Houston, TX
Pennzoil South Tower
711 Louisiana Street Suite 1800
Houston, TX 77002
United States
The Woodlands, TX
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77380
United States
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