Stephen R. Whalen

William J. Kolarik II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. William 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 William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julie is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation Group. She focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation.

Gwen P. Harmon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Environmental. Gwen P., 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 Gwen P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practicing law since 2012, Taylor Porter Partner Ryan French handles cases in a variety of areas, including commercial and complex litigation, corporate ownership fights, appellate practice, property right disputes, construction litigation, church property law, and white collar criminal defense. Ryan has been ranked by his peers for six consecutive years (2015-2020) among Louisiana Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” in Business Litigation, and also by Best Lawyers in America (2020-2021)...

Bob Barton serves as the Taylor Porter Managing Partner and as a member of the Firm's Executive Committee. Practicing law since 1994, Mr. Barton’s practice is varied, consisting of representation of local and national businesses in matters involving commercial litigation and transactions, regulatory and compliance matters, and general litigation. He is the co-chair of the firm's Business and Commercial Litigation practice. Mr. Barton has been selected for inclusion in both Louisiana Sup...

Kyle A. Ferachi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kyle A., 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 Kyle A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James P. Doré is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Timber Law. James P., 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 James P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Keith is a member of Butler Snow’s Constitutional and Civil Rights Litigation Group.

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.

Louie Quinn, Jr. is a partner and member of Fishman Haygood's Business Section. He has more than 40 years of experience and concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development [housing, office, retail, mixed-use, and industrial]; real estate finance; affordable housing, student housing, multi-family housing and condominiums; commercial leasing [Landlord and Tenant]; business and commercial transactions, partnership syndications, public-private partnerships, and public finance tr...