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 Houston, Texas
 Houston, Texas
United States 2026
 1  National Award
 5  Regional Awards

About Brown Sims

For over 50 years, Brown Sims has dedicated itself to providing its clients with experienced based solutions tailored to their specific legal problems. In the courtroom, the boardroom, and the community, Brown Sims represents and counsels clients in virtually every major industry.

Representing and Counseling Industry Leaders

Brown Sims’ clients include industry leaders and businesses in the construction, energy, environmental, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, maritime, products manufacturing and design, professional services, retail, and transportation industries.Through its experienced and talented practice groups, Brown Sims offers legal counseling and focus in appellate, arbitration, business, insurance, transactional, trial, and workers’ compensation issues.

Seeing the Forest and the Trees

Many legal problems are susceptible to recurrence or may have more than one solution. Without an adequate understanding of what gives rise to a specific legal issue or an appreciation of the ramifications of a particular solution, what seems like a quick fix solution can become a long term problem.At its inception, Brown Sims recognized that its clients desired more than excellent results—they also desired excellent counseling. Brown Sims helps its clients put their legal issues into context while escaping cycles of repetitive problems. Brown Sims also offers its clients insightful analysis of the larger impact that alternative resolutions can have and assists them in picking the best course.

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New Orleans Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 2 in Insurance Law
 Metairie, Louisiana
 Metairie, Louisiana
United States 2026
 1  Regional Award
The Cochran Firm – Metairie/New Orleans is a law firm that focuses its practice on traumatic brain injury and medical malpractice cases. The Firm has combined verdicts and settlements in traumatic brain injury cases totaling in excess of $40,000,000 in the past 4 years alone.  The Firm is a Bar Registry Firm in the area of medical malpractice, which indicates it has achieved a status as preeminent in this field. Its senior managing partner, Mr. Jeffrey A. Mitchell, was hand-picked by the famous late Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. (1937-2005), to chair the Medical Malpractice Section for The Cochran Firm, U.S.A., which has approximately 30 offices nationwide. Mr. Mitchell enjoys a legal rating of A.V., the highest legal rating available for an attorney from the Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory. Mr. Mitchell is also only one of approximately 12 lawyers in Louisiana who is Board Certified to handle medical malpractice cases by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. Mr. Mitchell was recently selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers.
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New Orleans Tier 3 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
 New Orleans, Louisiana
Client Endorsed
 New Orleans, Louisiana
United States 2026
 37  Regional Awards
Fishman Haygood, L.L.P. enjoys a reputation as one of Louisiana’s leading business law firms. We advise a variety of commercial clients – including large, sophisticated businesses as well as smaller, entrepreneurial enterprises – across a broad range of practice areas. Although we handle major transactions and litigation for public companies, we also understand the needs of new and emerging companies, and tailor our services to help them grow.

Our "boutique" firm structure has allowed our lawyers to develop deep knowledge in several specialized areas of law, permitting us to devise innovative solutions to our clients’ business and litigation problems. Our lawyers are known for their extensive experience in a variety of intricate business matters, as well as for their commitment to excellence and values of professionalism. Because of our small size, our clients are assured that our most senior lawyers are actively involved in the projects we undertake.
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Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Equipment Finance Law
 New Orleans, Louisiana
Client Endorsed
 New Orleans, Louisiana
United States 2026
 21  National Awards
 154  Regional Awards

Jones Walker LLP is among the largest 145 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies doing business in the United States and abroad.

Since 2012, The BTI Consulting Group has named Jones Walker to its Client Service A-Team, which identifies the top client service firms in the nation. The firm has previously been named to both the A-Team and BTI's Client Service 30, a list of top 30 firms in the country for dedication to client service. Clients have recognized Jones Walker for consistent excellence in areas such as client focus, anticipating the client's needs, and understanding the client's business.

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New Orleans Tier 1 in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Energy Law
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
United States 2026
 4  National Awards
 60  Regional Awards

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.

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Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Corporate Law
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
 Lake Charles, Louisiana
 Lake Charles, Louisiana
United States 2026
 4  Regional Awards

Lundy LLP is a leading law firm with 3 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2008. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Lundy LLP has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Lundy LLP is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 4 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Lundy LLP has 4 rankings in 4 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

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Lake Charles Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Lake Charles Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
Lake Charles Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
 12  Regional Awards
Shreveport Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Shreveport Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
Shreveport Tier 1 in Tax Law
 3  Regional Awards
Baton Rouge Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Baton Rouge Tier 2 in Insurance Law
Baton Rouge Tier 3 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 10  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
New Orleans Tier 3 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
 1  National Award
 12  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
 2  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
New Orleans Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
 5  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
 25  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
Shreveport Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
 1  National Award
 16  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Corporate Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Banking and Finance Law
 5  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Construction Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Construction
 1  Regional Award
New Orleans Tier 1 in Construction Law
 1  National Award
 1  Regional Award
New Orleans Tier 1 in Railroad Law
 34  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Energy Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Insurance Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
 3  Regional Awards
Lafayette Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
Lafayette Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Lafayette Tier 2 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
 4  Regional Awards
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Baton Rouge Tier 2 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
 4  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 2 in Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
New Orleans Tier 2 in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
New Orleans Tier 3 in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
 6  National Awards
 104  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
New Orleans Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management
New Orleans Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management
 1  National Award
 17  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
 7  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
New Orleans Tier 1 in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
New Orleans Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
 3  National Awards
 24  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Construction
New Orleans Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Insurance Law
 3  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
New Orleans Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
New Orleans Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
 2  Regional Awards
Lafayette Tier 2 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Lafayette Tier 2 in Corporate Law
 2  National Awards
 38  Regional Awards
Lafayette Tier 1 in Natural Resources Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Natural Resources Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Land Use and Zoning Law
 5  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Construction
New Orleans Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
New Orleans Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
 7  National Awards
 156  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - ERISA
New Orleans Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management
 2  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
New Orleans Tier 2 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 11  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Lafayette Tier 1 in Litigation - Environmental
 2  National Awards
 55  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Energy Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Oil and Gas Law
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Litigation - Bankruptcy
 2  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
New Orleans Tier 2 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
 1  Regional Award
New Orleans Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 1  National Award
 17  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
 3  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
New Orleans Tier 1 in Transportation Law
 7  National Awards
 156  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Labor Law - Management
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
New Orleans Tier 1 in Employment Law - Management
 17  National Awards
 225  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Construction Law
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
 2  Law Firm of the Year Awards
 31  National Awards
 78  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - ERISA
New Orleans Tier 2 in Litigation - Labor and Employment
 9  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Environmental
 4  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Construction
New Orleans Tier 1 in Construction Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
 1  National Award
 5  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 2 in Admiralty and Maritime Law
 5  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 2 in Corporate Compliance Law
New Orleans Tier 2 in Employment Law - Management
 2  National Awards
 39  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Corporate Governance Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Banking and Finance
New Orleans Tier 1 in Franchise Law
 25  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Trademark Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 1 in Administrative / Regulatory Law
 9  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Litigation - Real Estate
New Orleans Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Banking and Finance Law
 2  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
New Orleans Tier 2 in Litigation - First Amendment
 2  National Awards
 52  Regional Awards
New Orleans Tier 1 in Real Estate Law
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Insurance Law
New Orleans Tier 1 in Insurance Law
 25  Regional Awards
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Environmental Law
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Commercial Litigation
Baton Rouge Tier 1 in Administrative / Regulatory Law
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