Atty. Randy Young
Randy Young has devoted decades of practice to energy and utility regulation, with additional experience in river pilotage regulation and environmental toxic tort litigation. He is recognized by Chambers USA as a “Band 1” attorney in Energy & Natural Resources and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Randy Young is a government attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1992) and University of Louisiana - Lafayette (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Baton Rouge) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Randy Young has devoted decades of practice to energy and utility regulation, with additional experience in river pilotage regulation and environmental toxic tort litigation
- He is recognized by Chambers USA as a “Band 1” attorney in Energy & Natural Resources and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Randy is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America, including selection as a “Lawyer of the Year,” and has been named to the Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Capital Region 500.” He practices Administrative / Regulatory Law with Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Randy represents industrial manufacturing, refining, and related companies before the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
- His work includes guiding industrial and independent generation companies through regulatory proceedings before the LPSC, as well as assisting telecommunications companies in multi-state regulatory complaint matters
- He is also regularly involved in addressing industry issues before the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission
- In addition to his regulatory practice, Randy has handled complex toxic tort litigation, class action proceedings and settlements, and insurance coverage disputes
- His environmental litigation experience includes matters involving remediation and Superfund/CERCLA issues
- He has represented corporate clients in large-scale environmental and toxic tort cases, both in court and through negotiated resolutions
- Randy is committed to providing thoughtful, practical legal counsel tailored to each client’s business objectives
- He emphasizes careful analysis, clear communication, and efficient strategies designed to address regulatory and litigation challenges while supporting informed decision-making
- Chambers USA notes that Randy is “a great lawyer” who is “sought out by electric utilities, IPPs, power marketers, and industrial clients for his abilities in administrative actions and civil litigation.” He is further described as “a tenacious advocate on behalf of his clients” and “very knowledgeable about rate issues and other matters.”
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Baton Rouge 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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