Brian A. Homza

John Reeks has worked with small independents, medium and large oil and gas companies in most phases of the energy and oil and gas industry including title work, mergers and acquisitions, litigation of landowner and royalty owner demands, matters involving gas contracts, oil, gas and mineral leases, development of oil and gas leases and title issues, disputes between operators and non-operators and lawsuits concerning environmental damages to property. He also has significant insurance defens...

Katherine Smith Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. Katherine Smith practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Smith Baker since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katherine Smith Baker is held by other lawyers.

Lee H. Ayres is principally a trial lawyer. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, including business and commercial disputes, oil and gas litigation, property disputes, natural resources litigation, products liability claims, professional malpractice defense, trucking defense, personal injury claims, fraud claims, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith defense. Lee received his undergraduate and law degrees at Louisiana State University Law Center, where he was a member of the...

John R. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Tax Law. John R. practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Williams since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John R. Williams is held by other lawyers.

Haller Jackson’s practice includes estate planning, trusts, wills, probate, powers of attorney and associated documents needed to plan a person’s estate. He has represented three generations of multiple families in the Shreveport area consisting of estate planning and wealth transfer. He typically works with insurance agents, CPAs, financial planners, and other family representatives to achieve the overall best plan for each family. Haller has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Am...

Leland G. Horton primarily practices in the areas of business and property litigation; with particular experience in oil and gas, right of way and servitude, property, contracting, expropriation issues, real estate litigation, and other general business matters. Leland has provided assistance and advice to many businesses and individuals in these areas, including for business disputes, lawsuits, alternative dispute resolution; real estate and property disputes, business advice, contracts, and...

Stephen Paine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Oil and Gas Law. Stephen practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Paine since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen Paine is held by other lawyers.

Stephen E. Ramey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Stephen E. practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen E. Ramey since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephen E. Ramey is held by other lawyers.

Dannye Malone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Municipal. Dannye practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Dannye Malone since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dannye Malone is held by other lawyers.

Leslie Kalmbach has extensive experience handling a wide variety of FERC matters, regulations and policies, including Section 7(c) and blanket construction projects under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), compliance filings, rate cases under Section 4 of the NGA, audits and investigations. She has expertise in structuring and interpreting contracts for interstate/Section 311 pipeline transportation services, including precedent agreements, transportation service agreements, interconnection agreement...