Atty. Scott D. Chenevert
With 28 years of professional experience, Fishman Haygood partner Scott Chenevert practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt investments, joint ventures, energy-as-a-service, and corporate governance. Scott has represented private and public companies in technology and professional services, energy and oilfield services, and real estate development industries.
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Scott D. Chenevert is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practforg at Fishman Haygood LLP. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1998) and Louisiana (2003). Educated at Washington and Lee University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Baton Rouge) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With 28 years of professional experience, Fishman Haygood partner Scott Chenevert practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt investments, joint ventures, energy-as-a-service, and corporate governance
- Scott has represented private and public companies in technology and professional services, energy and oilfield services, and real estate development industries
- He also has extensive experience serving as outside general counsel for privately held and family companies
- Scott is the immediate past chair of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge board of directors
- He is also a member of, and served as the 2023 chair for, the Southeast Louisiana (SoLA) Super Region Committee
- Scott previously served as a member of the board of directors of Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) from 2006-2013, serving as its chairman in 2012
- Scott is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in Corporate/M&A
- He was also recently named to Baton Rouge Business Report’s 2025 Capital Region 500, a list of 500 powerful and influential business and community leaders in Baton Rouge
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practforg law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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