Atty. Steven Kermit Best

Atty. Steven Kermit Best

Mr. Steven Kermit Best is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, diving and offshore injuries, jones act and 9 other areas of law.

Metairie Metairie 43 yrs experience 43 year
Call (225) 497-1454 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Steven Kermit Best at a glance

Steven Kermit Best is a Member based in Metairie, Louisiana, practicing at Baynham Best, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts (1983), and Texas (1993). Educated at Tulane University of Louisiana (J.D., 1982) and University of New Orleans (B.G.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Louisiana State and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Steven Kermit Best is a lawyer practicing admiralty law, diving and offshore injuries, jones act and 9 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.G.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Steven practices at Baynham Best, LLC in Metairie, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Kermit Best's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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 Metairie 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 Steven Kermit Best

Where is Steven Kermit Best's law office located?
Steven Kermit Best's law practice is located in Metairie, Louisiana. The firm is Baynham Best, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Kermit Best handle?
Steven Kermit Best focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Steven Kermit Best practiced law?
Steven Kermit Best has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Steven Kermit Best go to law school?
Steven Kermit Best earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.G.S., 1977).
How can I contact Steven Kermit Best for a consultation?
You can contact Steven Kermit Best 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 Steven Kermit Best received?
Steven Kermit Best's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1982
B.G.S.
University of New Orleans
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts
Admitted: 1983
Texas
Admitted: 1993

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