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Larry Shea works primarily in the energy industry representing oil and gas producers and pipeline companies. He has handled numerous matters involving legacy litigation, environmental issues, oil and gas leasing rights, and operations. He commonly represents defendants, including the defense of clients in class actions and mass joinder litigation. Larry has played an integral role in landmark cases, such as AmCom v. Patterson, one of the first modern era decisions of the Louisiana Supreme Cou...

Dannye Malone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Municipal. Dannye, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dannye is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leland G. Horton primarily practices in the areas of business and property litigation; with particular experience in oil and gas, right of way and servitude, property, contracting, expropriation issues, real estate litigation, and other general business matters. Leland has provided assistance and advice to many businesses and individuals in these areas, including for business disputes, lawsuits, alternative dispute resolution; real estate and property disputes, business advice, contracts, and...

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

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

Lee H. Ayres is principally a trial lawyer. He has extensive experience in civil litigation, including business and commercial disputes, oil and gas litigation, property disputes, natural resources litigation, products liability claims, professional malpractice defense, trucking defense, personal injury claims, fraud claims, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith defense. Lee received his undergraduate and law degrees at Louisiana State University Law Center, where he was a member of the...

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

Brian Carnie focuses his practice on representing management in litigation and counseling matters involving labor and employment law. Based in Shreveport, Louisiana, he works with employers across a wide range of industries to address workforce challenges that affect daily operations, compliance, and long-term business objectives. At Kean Miller , Brian provides practical legal guidance designed to help employers plan for, anticipate, and respond to both routine and unexpected human resources...

J. Todd Benson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. J. Todd, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Todd is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Curtis Shelton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Curtis, who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Curtis is held by other top lawy...