About

R. Chauvin Kean is an associate at Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in various legal areas such as oil and gas transactions, admiralty and maritime litigation, and international trade.

R. Chauvin Kean is a skilled lawyer practicing in the New Orleans office of Kean Miller. He became a part of the firm in 2015 and focuses on a wide range of legal areas, particularly in the business and corporate sectors. His expertise includes oil and gas transactions and litigation, admiralty and maritime litigation, international trade, acquisitions and divestitures, customs compliance, construction litigation, insurance coverage, and general commercial litigation.

With a strong background in Political Science and an MBA from Millsaps College, Chauvin earned his J.D. with honors from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2015. During his time at Loyola, he served as the Managing Editor of the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law and was actively involved in the Loyola Moot Court Program. He also showcased his skills as an oralist for the Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Team.

Chauvin's experience spans a wide range of legal issues, from Jones Act compliance to oil and gas exploration, pipeline construction, drilling incidents, and more. He is well-versed in drafting and negotiating various agreements, documenting and registering vessels, and handling general commercial and contract disputes. His dedication to his clients and his commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to the legal community in New Orleans.

Legal Issues

Maritime Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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Languages

• English
• Spanish

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Kean Miller LLP
  2015

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