Best Lawyers in Louisiana, United States for Energy Law
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Jordan G. Tiemann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. Jordan G., 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 Jordan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew Lee has worked with small, medium and large oil and gas companies in certain phases of the energy and oil and gas industry, primarily focusing on title work. He has worked on litigation of landowner and royally owners’ demands, matters involving gas contracts, oil, gas and mineral leases, development of oil and gas leases and title issues, and disputes concerning environmental damages to property. He has worked in insurance defense litigation and a variety of corporate defense l...
Justin Swaim focuses his practice on public utility regulation, energy matters, business litigation, and appellate law. Justin regularly assists clients with challenging litigation issues and has represented the Louisiana Public Service Commission in numerous Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings. Justin received his law degree, magna cum laude , from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and was a William L. Crowe, Sr. Scholar. He served as a managing editor on the Loyola L...
Matt Smith is a commercial litigator based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he practices with Kean Miller . He represents businesses in complex litigation involving tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in dispute in Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as on appeal. Matt focuses on helping clients understand the legal, regulatory, and business risks and opportunities that inform critical decision-making throughout high-stakes litigation. Matt’s practice includes Commercial Lit...
Brian Lindsey has practiced law in Lafayette, Louisiana since 2014 and is an attorney with Kean Miller , where he is part of the offshore energy and maritime practice group. His practice is focused on civil defense litigation for companies in the energy, transportation, maritime, and industrial sectors. Brian regularly represents defendants in complex matters arising from multi-party accidents, contractual defense and indemnity obligations, and insurance coverage disputes. His work includes m...
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