Overview

Rethink. Refine. Rediscover.

With more than 235 attorneys in Louisiana and Texas, Kean Miller serves as legal counsel to the people and industries that drive the energy-belt economy. Fortune 500 companies, national businesses, and local companies rely on Kean Miller for efficient legal services and practical advice, always provided in a cost-efficient manner. In the courtroom and the boardroom, Kean Miller attorneys create unique solutions, pragmatic strategies, and unparalleled value that allow our clients to perform at the highest level.

Leaders in Energy and Petrochemical Refining

Kean Miller has long been known as a go-to law firm for the energy and petrochemical industries throughout the energy belt region. Our legal acumen spans every aspect of upstream, midstream, and downstream activity and the myriad businesses and service providers that support them.

Uncommon Breadth

Kean Miller’s expertise has evolved to encompass virtually every legal discipline inherent to sectors as diverse as maritime, construction, manufacturing, tax, hospitality, financial services, healthcare and beyond. Regardless of industry, we provide businesses and individuals with the legal tools they need to build lasting success.

People First

Kean Miller attorneys are more than just quality practitioners; they are down-to-earth people who genuinely enjoy working with others, both in the firm and in the community. Their personal investment in each client’s goals, framed by the firm’s long-standing culture of integrity and value, is a core component of the Kean Miller experience.

Rediscover Service

Being there for our clients, wherever and whenever we are needed, is our passion and purpose. We prepare ourselves to be at our best when our clients need us the most, ready to answer every call with sound strategy and pragmatic solutions – no matter the urgency.

Rethink Your ROI

Our clients cite the superior return on investment that Kean Miller provides as an important contributor to their long-term success. Our attorneys possess exceptional business skills and strive to produce legal work of the highest quality while never losing sight of the business objective and bottom line.

Diversity in Action

Practical experience has proven that diverse teams consistently make better decisions. Our inclusive culture is key to attracting individuals with diverse experiences to join our team. We have one of the highest percentages of women attorneys and partners of any major law firm, and rank among firms having the highest percentages of minority attorneys.

Future Proof Relationships

Kean Miller’s intentional focus on building long-term collaborative relationships internally and externally ensures that our clients’ interests are not dependent on any single attorney. A discerning recruitment process, integrated team approach, and commitment to outstanding culture position us to support our clients – and each other – across generations.

Founded:
1983
Size:
225
Person outline with Best Lawyers logo
Best Lawyers Recognized:
62

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

Tier
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

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

Tier
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
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Tax Law
Tier
1
Baton Rouge
Trademark Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Copyright Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Patent
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Patent Law
Tier
2
Baton Rouge
Trusts and Estates

Houston

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

Lafayette

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

New Orleans

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

Shreveport

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

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Kean Miller proudly has 62 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.
Spinning circle
{{ practiceAreaName }}
{{ lawyer.FirstName[0] }}{{ lawyer.LastName[0] }}
{{ lawyer.Locations[0].City }}{{lawyer.Locations[0].StateCode ? ', ' + lawyer.Locations[0].StateCode : '' }}

Offices & Contacts

Baton Rouge, LA
400 Convention Street, Suite 700
P.O. Box 3513
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
United States
Baton Rouge, LA
Estancia Office Park, Suite B
5035 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
United States
Lafayette, LA
600 Jefferson Street, Suite 1101
P.O. Box 2698
Lafayette, LA 70501
United States
New Orleans, LA
Shreveport, LA
Houston, TX
Pennzoil South Tower, Suite 1800
711 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
United States
The Woodlands, TX
Find the Best Law Firms
Search for a Law Firm
Search our directory of over 16,000 firms across the Globe.
Search
Is Your Law Firm Ranked?
Enhance your firm's reputation and visibility with our marketing opportunities.
Marketing Opportunities
Ranked Practice Areas
See the practice areas included in our Best Law Firms research.
Practice Areas