Atty. Divya Jeswant

Atty. Divya Jeswant

Divya Jeswant is an attorney with Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing in the areas of Federal Tax Law and State and Local Tax Law . She advises a broad range of clients on tax planning, compliance, audit representation, and tax controversy matters.

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About Divya Jeswant at a glance

Divya Jeswant is a tax attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Admitted to practice in India, Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa, New York, New York State Bar Association, and Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (2023). Educated at New York University (LL.M, 2022). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Divya Jeswant is an attorney with Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing in the areas of Federal Tax Law and State and Local Tax Law
  • She advises a broad range of clients on tax planning, compliance, audit representation, and tax controversy matters
  • Her work includes assisting Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies, as well as small and medium-sized businesses and individual taxpayers, with complex tax issues affecting their operations and financial planning
  • In addition to her law practice, Divya serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she teaches courses related to taxation and shares practical insights drawn from her professional experience
  • Before joining Kean Miller, Divya practiced law for more than ten years in Mumbai, India
  • During that time, she represented multinational corporations and local businesses in a wide variety of tax law matters, providing her with an international perspective that informs her current tax advisory and controversy practice

Practice Areas Explained

Divya Jeswant's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Divya Jeswant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Divya Jeswant

Where is Divya Jeswant's law office located?
Divya Jeswant's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Kean Miller. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Divya Jeswant handle?
Divya Jeswant focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Divya Jeswant practiced law?
Divya Jeswant has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
Where did Divya Jeswant go to law school?
Divya Jeswant earned their education at (LL.M, 2022).
How can I contact Divya Jeswant for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Divya Jeswant received?
Divya Jeswant's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.M
New York University
- 2022

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

India, Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa
New York, New York State Bar Association
Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
Admitted: 2023

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