John T. Cox, Jr.

Malcolm S. Murchison is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas and enjoys a broad based commercial law practice. His variety of skills equip him to handle a wide range of legal issues for his clients, including oil and gas, real estate, corporate formations/mergers/dissolutions, commercial lending and financing arrangements, state/local tax disputes, and land-use issues. He has significant experience in handling Louisiana mineral interest issues ranging from acquisitions, title examinati...

Stephen E. Ramey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Stephen E., who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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...

Curtis Shelton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Curtis, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Curtis is held by other top lawy...

Stephen Paine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Oil and Gas Law. Stephen, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Brian Carnie focuses his practice on representing management in litigation and counseling matters involving labor and employment law. Based in Shreveport, Louisiana, he works with employers across a wide range of industries to address workforce challenges that affect daily operations, compliance, and long-term business objectives. At Kean Miller , Brian provides practical legal guidance designed to help employers plan for, anticipate, and respond to both routine and unexpected human resources...

Sarah A. Kirkpatrick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Sarah A., who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine Smith Baker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Environmental. Katherine Smith, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine Smith is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.