Murphy J. Foster III

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.

Susie Furr practices in the area of labor and employment law. Her concentration is in employment litigation, employment counseling, and business litigation. Ms. Furr’s practice covers the wide array of issues that arise in the employment context. She routinely counsels employers regarding compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, The Fair Labor Stand...

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

Kevin Welsh practices in the areas of insurance, reinsurance and litigation. He has represented clients in a range of litigation matters including professional liability claims, commercial class actions, education law, real property disputes and casualty litigation. Outside of litigation, Kevin has assisted clients in regulated industries by preparing draft legislation in support of broader, successful legislative lobbying efforts.

Dean P. Cazenave is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Dean P., who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dean P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacob is a member of Butler Snow’s Business Services Group and focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law.

Katherine W. King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Communications Law and Energy Law. Katherine W., who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt Kern is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on public finance transactions. Matt serves as bond counsel to various local governmental issuers, including municipalities, special districts, port districts, and other political subdivisions. He also serves frequently as bond counsel to state-level issuers, including the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, the Louisiana Correction...

Benn Vincent is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Litigation - Environmental. Benn, who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas D. Gildersleeve III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Litigation - Environmental. Thomas D., who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.