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Mr. Miller joined Blue Williams as an associate in the Metairie office in 2014. He was named partner in 2016. His practice consists primarily of medical malpractice defense, governmental and municipal liability, and general casualty litigation. Mr. Miller earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Louisiana State University in 2006. He graduated cum laude from Paul M. Hebert Law School of Law at LSU in 2009 earning his Juris Doctorate and Graduate Diploma in Civil Law. During his t...

Clint Smith is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and co-leader of the firm’s corporate, securities, and executive compensation team. He represents public and private company clients, both large and small, in a range of industries, including energy, healthcare, banking, and construction. Clint counsels clients in all areas of corporate securities and capital markets law, including initial public offerings, registered debt and equity offerings, exempt offerings under Regulation D,...

Bruce A. Cranner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Health Care and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Bruce A. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce A. Cranner since 2018. 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 Bruce A. Cranner is held by other lawyers.

Joe Lowenthal is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He has extensive experience in the fields of healthcare, insurance coverage, contracts, and environmental and toxic torts. Joe provides broad-based advice and focused litigation counsel for a variety of clients. Leader of the firm’s healthcare team, his representative matters include litigation on behalf of a managed service organization in multiple federal and state district courts across the United States, with responsibilit...

Nicholas Wehlen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Bankruptcy, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Securities. Nicholas practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas Wehlen since 2021. 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 reg...

Jamie L. Berger is a member of the firm and serves as the firm’s hiring partner. Clients have praised Jamie for her "out-of-the-box solutions to complicated legal problems" and "impeccable judgment." Jamie practices in all aspects of complex litigation. She has litigated, arbitrated, and advised clients in a variety of areas, including securities, corporate governance, contract disputes, and government and regulatory investigations. Her clients come from a range of industries, including...

Nathan P. Horner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Nathan P. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Nathan P. Horner since 2024. 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 Nathan P. Horner is held by other lawyers.

Bill Riviere practices in the areas of collision, maritime personal injury, terminal/installation damage, pollution, fire, salvage, maritime lien matters, oilfield indemnity and insurance coverage disputes, and appellate matters. He represents maritime employers, vessel owners, energy interests and their underwriters in personal injury defense litigation, including Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act claims, and represents vessel owners, operators, dock and term...

Stewart focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights; admiralty and maritime; marine finance and vessel documentation; asset-based finance; litigation, corporate and commercial law; and oil and gas. Stewart has been practicing law in New Orleans for more than 38 years. He is a 1974 graduate of Kenyon College, magna cum laude , where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated top in his class in 1977 from Tulane Law School where he was elected to the Order of the Coif...

Devin Ricci ⁠ is a partner in Kean Miller’s Intellectual Property practice and a registered patent attorney based in New Orleans. He advises and represents clients in trademark, patent, trade secret, copyright, and related intellectual property matters, including litigation, prosecution, portfolio strategy and management, licensing, and IP transactions. Devin has handled hundreds of trademark and patent matters. His practice includes trademark clearance and registration, domestic and in...