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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...

John Overby is an Estate Planning and Administration Specialist, certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. His practice focuses on estate planning, taxation planning, wills and trusts, employment law and general business consulting. He also advises clients on marital agreements, powers of attorney, living wills, special needs trusts, family wealth transfers and the administration of decedents' estates. In his free time, John performs pro bono work through the Pro Bono Project....

Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tod Everage advises Fortune 500 corporations, established energy companies, and emerging alternative energy enterprises on the transactional, regulatory, and litigation issues they encounter in daily operations. His practice includes Admiralty and Maritime Law, as well as offshore, midstream , and environmental matters arising under federal statutes such as the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Natural Gas Act, NEPA, Deepwater Port Act, Clean Air Act, Clean W...

Sarah A. Kirkpatrick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Sarah A. practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah A. Kirkpatrick 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 Sarah A. Kirkpatrick is held by other lawyers.

From as early as she can recall, Anne E. Medo’s goal was to follow in her father’s footsteps and pursue a career as an attorney. Anne rigorously defends her clients in casualty defense litigation claims. Anne litigates and advises her clients in insurance coverage litigation, premises liability, insurance law, and personal/commercial property litigation. In her practice, Anne uses responsiveness, organization and time management skills to meet the needs of her clients. These trait...

Kevin O. Ainsworth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Kevin O. practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin O. Ainsworth 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 Kevin O. Ainsworth is held by other lawyers.

Jim Silverstein joined Kean Miller in 2012 and is based in New Orleans, Louisiana. His practice focuses on Admiralty and Maritime Law and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants , along with matters involving energy, construction , environmental , and commercial litigation . Jim has substantial litigation and trial experience representing clients in admiralty and maritime disputes, energy and oil and gas matters, and complex product liability litigation. He regularly defends manufactu...

A. Paul LeBlanc, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. A. Paul practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized A. Paul LeBlanc, Jr. since 2024. 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 A. Paul LeBlanc, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Kirk Landry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Kirk practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk Landry 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 Kirk Landry is held by other lawyers.

Tyler Rench is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. He focuses on fiduciary, insurance, and banking disputes. Tyler has broad-based experience representing clients in federal and state courts, as well as in administrative proceedings and alternative dispute resolution. He represents and advises clients in connection with succession and trust litigation; disputes over life, health, and disability insurance; banking and commercial issues; and class action and civil RICO litigation. Befor...