Best Law Firms in Louisiana

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.

The Cochran Firm – Metairie/New Orleans is a law firm with a practice focused on traumatic brain injury and medical malpractice matters. Over the past four years, the firm has obtained verdicts and settlements in traumatic brain injury cases totaling more than $40,000,000. The firm is designated as a Bar Registry Firm in the area of medical malpractice, reflecting its experience and qualifications in this practice area.

The firm’s senior managing partner, Jeffrey A. Mitchell, was selected by the late Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. (1937–2005) to chair the Medical Malpractice Section for The Cochran Firm, U.S.A., which includes approximately 30 offices nationwide. Mr. Mitchell holds an A.V. rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory, its highest peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

Mr. Mitchell is one of approximately twelve attorneys in Louisiana who are Board Certified in medical malpractice law by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys. He was also selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers.

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.

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.

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.

Seale & Ross, A Professional Law Corporation includes two attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers across two practice areas, with the firm’s initial recognitions beginning in 2025. Best Lawyers selections are based on a peer review process, reflecting professional recognition among attorneys within the same practice areas and geographic region. This acknowledgment reflects the firm’s standing within the legal community and the professional qualifications of its attorneys. The firm has attorneys recognized in practice areas including Litigation – Real Estate and Commercial Litigation.

Seale & Ross, A Professional Law Corporation is also ranked by Best Law Firms in two practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are based on a longstanding and transparent research methodology that has remained consistent since the program’s launch in 2010. The firm holds two rankings across two practice areas, reflecting external recognition aligned with its Best Lawyers acknowledgments.

Sternberg, Naccari, & White, LLC is a different kind of law firm. We built our firm around the belief that legal work should be collaborative and centered on the client—not on the number of hours billed. With that mindset, the firm has grown steadily by bringing together attorneys and advisors who understand that our progress is closely tied to the success of the clients we serve. 

Our practice philosophy rests on three core principles. First, we work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and address issues as they arise, allowing for practical, real-time solutions. Second, we are committed to thoughtful use of technology and modern tools that promote efficiency and help conserve time and resources. Finally, we stay focused on what matters most: ensuring that every action we take is aligned with advancing our clients’ objectives. 

Guided by this philosophy, we have developed a collaborative practice model and a firm built around shared progress. We serve clients throughout Louisiana from our offices in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Join us today! 

The Bezou Law Firm is a leading law firm with Jacques F. Bezou Jr. recognized by Best Lawyers in 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2024. Having a lawyer 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 The Bezou Law Firm has on their team. Jacques F. Bezou Jr. has been recognized in the following practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.

The Bezou Law Firm 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. The Bezou Law Firm has 4 rankings in 4 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

The Bowling Law Firm APLC is a leading law firm with 2 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 4 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2021. 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 The Bowling Law Firm APLC has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Admiralty and Maritime Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants.

The Bowling Law Firm APLC is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 3 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. The Bowling Law Firm APLC has 3 rankings in 3 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.