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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...

Alvin C. Miester, III is a Member in the New Orleans law firm of Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. where he practices in the areas of Commercial Real Estate; Business Law; Construction and Design Law; Leasing; Retail Development; Restaurant Law; Shopping Center Development; Commercial Finance; Zoning and Land Use and Title Insurance. He received his B.S. degree in economics from the University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana in 1990 and his J.D. degree from the Lou...

Jaye Calhoun draws on decades of experience and a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local taxation to represent and counsel clients facing tax compliance, litigation, and controversy matters. She is Board Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization in Tax Law and Estate Planning and was profiled as “The Problem Solver” in a 2012 article in Louisiana Super Lawyers . Her practice focuses on Litigation and Controversy – Tax and Tax Law, with an emphasis...

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.

Ashley Demouy's practice focuses on transportation, trucking, and insurance defense. Ashley was recognized in 2027 by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Her. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Ashley believes that success comes from the ability to learn, grow, listen, and be humble, yet remain firm. &l...

Katherine Smith Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. Katherine Smith practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Smith Baker 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 Katherine Smith Baker is held by other lawyers.

Richard Matheny practices in the areas of tax, public utilities and electric power, energy, corporate and securities, and general business matters. He represents clients in mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, electric utilities and other businesses, representing both buyers and sellers. Mr. Matheny served as an active duty officer in the U.S. Air Force, is a certified public accountant (inactive) and was a tax accountant with the international accounting firm of Ernst & Wh...

Leading Maritime Injury Advocate Ian Taylor is a trusted advocate for individuals injured at sea, recognized for his skill in complex maritime, products liability, and civil litigation cases. As a member of Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC, he was appointed by a federal judge to the Executive Committee overseeing litigation from the 2021 SEACOR POWER maritime disaster and has played a key role in securing multi-million-dollar recoveries for clients in the BP oil spill and other ma...

T. Jay Seale, III was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1947 and has lived in Hammond, Louisiana for most of his adult life. He earned his Juris Doctor from LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law School in 1973 and began practicing law in Hammond later that year. After practicing as a solo attorney for two years, he began developing what is now Seale & Ross, A Professional Law Corporation, with offices in Hammond, Baton Rouge, and Madisonville. Mr. Seale’s practice includes Commercial Liti...

Robert W. Rachal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - ERISA. Robert W. practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Robert W. Rachal since 2016. 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 Robert W. Rachal is held by other lawyers.