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Atty. Malcolm S. Murchison

Atty. Malcolm S. Murchison

Malcolm S. Murchison is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas and enjoys a broad based commercial law practice.

Shreveport Shreveport
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About Malcolm S. Murchison at a glance

Malcolm S. Murchison is a real estate, litigation, environmental, and energy attorney based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1977) and Louisiana Tech University (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serands clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Malcolm S. Murchison is licensed to practice in Louisiana and Texas and enjoys a broad based commercial law practice. His variety of skills equip him to handle a wide range of legal issues for his clients, including oil and gas, real estate, corporate formations/mergers/dissolutions, commercial lending and financing arrangements, state/local tax disputes, and land-use issues. He has significant experience in handling Louisiana mineral interest issues ranging from acquisitions, title examinations, division orders, and operating agreements to Louisiana Office of Conservation ("LOC") work involving both oil and gas and lignite regulation. He is knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of the LOC regulatory scheme under which mineral operations are conducted and Louisiana Mineral law. His clients include electric utilities, oil and gas producers and pipeline companies.

Honors
  • The Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2016 – Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law, Oil & Gas Law, and Real Estate Law
  • Best Lawyers® Shreveport Best Lawyers Oil & Gas "Lawyer of the Year", 2011 and 2015; Shreveport Best Lawyers® Energy Law "Lawyer of the Year", 2014, 2016
  • Super Lawyers® 2008, 2010, 2012-2016 – Energy & Natural Resources, Real Estate, Business/Corporate
  • AV® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell. “AV” is the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

    Practice Areas Explained

    Malcolm S. Murchison's Areas of Practice

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

    Real Estate Law

    Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

    Malcolm S. Murchison is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →

    Civil Litigation

    Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

    Malcolm S. Murchison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

    Environmental Law

    Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

    Malcolm S. Murchison is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

    Energy & Utilities Law

    Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

    Malcolm S. Murchison is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Louisiana →

    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 Shreveport 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.

    Looking for additional Louisiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Shreveport or all attorneys in Louisiana.

    Frequently Asked

    Common questions about Malcolm S. Murchison

    Where is Malcolm S. Murchison's law office located?
    Malcolm S. Murchison's law practice is located in Shreveport, Louisiana. The firm is Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Malcolm S. Murchison handle?
    Malcolm S. Murchison focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
    Where did Malcolm S. Murchison go to law school?
    Malcolm S. Murchison earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (BA, 1974).
    How can I contact Malcolm S. Murchison for a consultation?
    You can contact Malcolm S. Murchison directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
    What awards or recognition has Malcolm S. Murchison received?
    Malcolm S. Murchison's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law.

    Practice Areas

    Energy Law Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental Mining Law Natural Resources Law Oil And Gas Law Real Estate Law

    Education

    J.D.
    Louisiana State University
    - 1977
    BA
    Louisiana Tech University
    - 1974

    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Title Matters
    - 2026
    Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Shreveport)
    - 2024
    Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Shreveport)
    - 2022
    Lawyer of the Year — Natural Resources Law (Shreveport)
    - 2020
    Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Shreveport)
    - 2019
    Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental (Shreveport)
    - 2017
    Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Shreveport)
    - 2016
    Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Shreveport)
    - 2015
    Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Shreveport)
    - 2014
    Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law (Shreveport)
    - 2011

    Bar Admissions

    Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
    Texas, State Bar of Texas

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