J. Michael "Mike" Veron

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...

Steven I. Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Franchise Law, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Steven I. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Steven I. Klein since 2007. The Best Lawyers re...

Carmen is a member of the Public Finance, Tax Incentives & Credit Markets Group where she focuses on public finance, municipal bonds, economic development incentives, and government relations.

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,...

Dana Shelton has extensive experience handling contested regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, and appellate courts. Dana has handled numerous high-stakes matters that have garnered significant energy rate savings for the ratepayers she represents. She was an integral part of the legal team that successfully petitioned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for an unprecedented electric energy cost equalization mechanism...

Mr. Cochran has an active trial practice handling insurance defense, medical malpractice, workers' compensation defense and general business litigation. He joined Stone Pigman in 2007 and has over 20 years of experience.

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.

Jim Silverstein joined Kean Miller in 2012 and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His practice focuses on Admiralty and Maritime Law and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants , along with matters involving energy, construction , environmental , and commercial litigation . Jim has substantial litigation and trial experience representing clients in admiralty and maritime disputes, energy and oil and gas matters, and complex product liability litigation. He regularly defends manufactu...

Lana Crump serves as General Counsel of Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She advises the firm’s Management Team, Management Committee, Managing Partner, and various firm committees on the legal and operational issues involved in managing a commercial law firm. In her role as General Counsel, Lana oversees legal matters affecting the firm’s operations, including regulatory compliance, risk management, professional liability insurance, and other firm insurance policies. She wo...

Gerald E. Meunier was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 20, 1948, and admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1974. He received his college education at Georgetown University and graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in 1970. Mr. Meunier attended Georgetown University Law Center while working in the United States Senate as an assistant to the Secretary for the Majority. He was a contributing Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal and received his J.D. in 1974. He also served in the D.C. Natio...