Matthew B. Smith

Matt Smith is a partner in the Baton Rouge office of Kean Miller. He joined the firm in 2013 and practices in commercial litigation, toxic tort defense, and environmental litigation groups. His work focuses on the representation of oil and gas exploration and production companies, mid-stream companies, and other industry companies in various litigation matters including property damage and contamination, property rights, and commercial and contractual disputes.

Matt has extensive experience guiding clients through claims related to soil contamination, groundwater contamination, air pollution, and the associated regulatory standards. His practice covers a wide range of commercial and litigation issues ranging from contract negotiation to managing matters involving complex litigation and discovery.

Matt is listed in The Best Lawyers in America as a One to Watch (Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, and Oil and Gas Law) and in Louisiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for 2023.