James P. "Jim" Doré

James P. "Jim" Doré

Baton Rouge, LA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Kean Miller

63 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental Timber Law

Biography

Jim Doré is an attorney with Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and practices in the firm’s litigation group. His work focuses on Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, and Timber Law, along with related matters involving class actions, legacy oil field litigation, toxic tort claims, commercial litigation, gaming industry litigation, and medical malpractice defense. He represents clients in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana.

Jim has served as trial counsel in more than 95 bench and jury trials, handling cases from initial investigation through verdict. His litigation experience includes environmental and natural resource disputes, regulatory and compliance-related matters, and complex commercial claims affecting landowners, businesses, and industry participants.

Prior to joining Kean Miller, Jim served with the Louisiana Department of Justice from 1973 to 1976, where he gained experience working with state agencies and government-related litigation. His background provides valuable perspective when advising clients on environmental, timber, and litigation matters in Louisiana.

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63 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Louisiana State University, B.A., graduated 1969
  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1973

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Louisiana State University, B.A., graduated 1969
  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1973
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Environmental
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Environmental Law, Baton Rouge (2022)
  • Litigation - Environmental, Baton Rouge (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Timber Law

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