Randy Young, Government Attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
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Randy Young is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Government.
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- Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA
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- Handles Government matters from Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Baton Rouge) (2026).
About Randy Young: Randy Young is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Government.
Areas of practice
Randy's practice areas in Baton Rouge
Randy concentrates on government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Randy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Government cases in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Randy takes government matters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Randy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Randy Young, government attorney serving Baton Rouge
Randy Young is an attorney based in Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Government. Randy works from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and takes on government matters across the region.
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.”
How Randy handles government matters
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…
Who Randy represents
Randy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for government matters in Baton Rouge and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Randy studied and practices
University of Louisiana - Lafayette
B.S. · 1983
Louisiana State University
J.D. · 1992
Jurisdictions
Randy's state bar admissions
Louisiana, Louisiana
ACTIVE
Randy studied at B.S. in University of Louisiana - Lafayette and J.D. in Louisiana State University.
Law school and academic background
Randy completed B.S. in University of Louisiana - Lafayette and J.D. in Louisiana State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Randy runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Randy's legal honors and published work
Randy has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Baton Rouge)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Baton Rouge)
2018
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Utility
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Baton Rouge) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Baton Rouge) (2018). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Public Utility (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory (2026).
Locations
Randy Young's office in Baton Rouge
Randy's primary office is at 400 Convention Street, Suite 700, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Randy Young
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How to hire Randy Young — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new government attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Randy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Randy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Randy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Randy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a government attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many government matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Randy
Randy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in government practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every government matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Randy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Randy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many government practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Randy Young
How much does it cost to hire Randy for a government case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Randy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Randy offer a free consultation?
Randy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Randy's office. Some government attorneys offer free consults — check Randy's current terms during booking.
How long do government cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple government matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Randy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Randy take my case if I'm outside Baton Rouge?
Randy is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Randy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Randy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Randy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Randy accepting new government clients right now?
Randy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Government attorneys serving Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Metairie in Louisiana
Randy handles government matters throughout Louisiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified government attorneys in that community.
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