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Will Bishop represents clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, restructurings and joint ventures. He also advises public and private companies on securities compliance and anti-trust matters. Will has led transactions across a variety of industries, including energy, solar, telecommunications, online retail, maritime and financial services. Over Will's career, he has developed a particular emphasis on representing eme...

David Halpern is an attorney with Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he practices in the business, real estate, and commercial litigation groups. He brings more than 30 years of combined legal and business experience to his work with clients on a wide range of corporate, real estate, and land use matters. His practice focuses on Land Use and Zoning Law, including zoning ordinances, land use approvals, and regulatory compliance, as well as mergers and acquisitions and complex busines...

Michael F. Held is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Michael F. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael F. Held since 2026. 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 Michael F. Held is held by other lawyers.

Stevan C. Dittman, born Hampshire, Illinois, December 7, 1949; admitted to bar, 1985, Louisiana; also admitted to practice before U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. Preparatory education, University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1971); University of Michigan (M.A., 1973; Ph.D. Candidate 1976); legal education, Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1985). Honor Societies: Phi Kappa Phi; Order of the Coif. Edi...

Jennifer L. Thornton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Jennifer L. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer L. Thornton since 2013. 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 Jennifer L. Thornton is held ...

Ashley B. Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Ashley B. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley B. Robinson 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 Ashley B. Robinson is held by other lawyers.

Chad P. Morrow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Chad P. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Chad P. Morrow since 2014. 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 Chad P. Morrow is held by other lawyers.

Jimmy A. Castex, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jimmy A. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jimmy A. Castex, Jr. since 2013. 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 Ji...

Kelly Theard is a construction lawyer representing general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, program managers and material suppliers in a variety of construction related litigation including construction defect, design and professional liability, and third-party injury claims. She also assists her clients in contract negotiations and pre-claim disputes. Ms. Theard currently serves as the firm's Managing Partner as well as Head of the Construction Practice Group. While Ms. Th...

David Patrón serves as the Regional Practice Coordinator of the firm’s New Orleans Litigation Group where he manages one of the firm’s largest practice groups. With over twenty years of legal experience, David Patrón has established a solid reputation as a talented litigator who successfully represents businesses at all phases of litigation in state and federal courts throughout the Gulf South and beyond. Whether winning at trial or negotiating favorable settlements,...