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Steve Levine practices in the area of litigation with a focus on environmental counseling. Mr. Levine has wide experience in environmental litigation arising from enforcement, toxic tort, and business-related claims, and as a significant part of these engagements, he works closely with experts in a variety of professional fields. He routinely interacts with the Environmental Protection Agency in several regions and state environmental regulatory agencies in several states in matters relating ...

Charles A. Schutte, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Charles A. practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Charles A. Schutte, Jr. since 2008. 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 w...

Jerry N. Jones is a partner in the Baton Rouge office whose practice includes assisting private and public entities with local, state, and federal governmental regulation; lobbying and governmental relations before local and state stakeholders; zoning; environmental permitting and compliance; public works contracts; contract negotiations, disputes, and administration; and energy, oil & gas. He has assisted domestic and international clients in the development, construction, and operation ...

Taylor Porter Partner John Murrill’s practice is concentrated in the fields of higher education law, government purchasing, procurement and contract law, and general commercial litigation. He has successfully defended clients in state and federal court in all stages of litigation at the district court and appellate court levels, including The Supreme Court of the United States. He has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® in Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Def...

Justin T. Mannino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Justin T. practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Best Lawyers has recognized Justin T. Mannino 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 Justin T. Mannino is held by other lawyers.

Andy St. Romain is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and maintains an active practice advising clients on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial real estate matters. Andy handles matters related to oil and gas leasing and infrastructure, mixed-use, and other retail development. He regularly drafts and negotiates purchase, lease, development, and financing agreements, conducts title examinations for issuance of owner and loan title insurance policies, and has been involve...

Tom Easterly, regularly advises local and national clients, including some Fortune 500 companies, with simple and complex business litigation matters, as well as various commercial transactions. Tom concentrates a substantial portion of his practice on the preparation and trial of complex commercial disputes. His work involves construction, real estate, redhibition, insurance, arbitration, toxic tort, workers’ compensation, breach of contract, bankruptcy and regulatory issues, and the m...

Katie Mannino serves her clients best when in the courtroom. As an experienced litigator, Katie is no stranger to the trials of health care, labor and employment, and general business-related court cases. Her passion for going before a judge is demonstrated in her experience representing insurers and managed care entities in various litigation issues. She also has represented hospitals and other health care providers in medical staff governance issues and peer review and credentialing matters...

James R. “Sonny” Chastain is a commercial litigator and business advisor with Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He represents businesses and individuals in complex federal and state court matters and provides counsel on the ownership, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property assets. His practice includes Commercial Litigation, Trademark Law, and Venture Capital Law. Sonny handles a wide range of commercial disputes, including contract negotiation and litigation, b...

Jon Benda practices in the areas of contract preparation and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, documentation of commercial loans, commercial real estate transactions, joint ventures, and general corporate and business law.