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Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder, Business Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

focused on Business and Securities

New Orleans, LA

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Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.

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Business · Securities
  • Handles Business and Securities matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (New Orleans) (2026).

About Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder: Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder

Kenneth concentrates on business and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

Kenneth takes business matters in New Orleans, 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

Kenneth takes securities matters in New Orleans, 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder — Attorney of Louisiana business experience

Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.

Ken Najder is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He represents public and private companies regarding a variety of corporate and securities law matters. Ken concentrates his practice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Ken’s securities law practice includes counseling public companies regarding their disclosure obligations, private placements for venture-stage companies, and public debt offerings and tenders. Ken has acted as lead securities counsel to companies in offerings that have raised $30 billion. In recent years, Ken has represented a wide array of buyers and sellers of businesses — ranging from small, privately held ventures to large, publicly traded companies — in several industries, including the telecommunications, technology, chemicals, media, shipping, construction, food, oil and gas, energy, engineering, consulting, banking, financial services, and manufacturing sectors. Ken advises clients on a broad range of corporate law and governance issues, and regularly acts as board counsel to public and private companies, including advising on executive compensation and corporate restructurings. He also has extensive experience designing anti-takeover defenses and with the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. Ken and Jones Walker were featured in The American Lawyer as architects of CenturyLink's anti-takeover measures, thwarting Alltel's 2001 hostile bid, and as co-counsel to CenturyLink in connection with its 2009 acquisition of Embarq and its 2011 acquisitions of Qwest and Savvis. He is an adjunct professor of law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he teaches a class on securities regulation. In addition to authoring numerous articles, Ken has appeared on WYES’ live television program, Wall $treet Wrap-Up with André Laborde.

Kenneth's approach to business cases

Ken Najder is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He represents public and private companies regarding a variety of corporate and securities law matters. Ken concentrates his practice on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Ken’s securities law practice includes counseling public companies regarding their…

The kind of cases Kenneth takes

Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and securities matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.

Credentials

Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Virginia

    JD · 1985

  • University of Virginia

    BS · 1982

Jurisdictions

Kenneth's state bar admissions

  • Louisiana, Louisiana

    ACTIVE

Kenneth studied at JD in University of Virginia and BS in University of Virginia.

Law school and academic background

Kenneth completed JD in University of Virginia and BS in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder

Kenneth has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (New Orleans)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (New Orleans)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (New Orleans)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (New Orleans)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (New Orleans)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (New Orleans)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (New Orleans)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (New Orleans)

    2016

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (New Orleans) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (New Orleans) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (New Orleans) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (New Orleans) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (New Orleans) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (New Orleans) (2018).

Locations

Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder's office in New Orleans

Kenneth's primary office is at 201 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70170-5100. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

201 Saint Charles Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana 70170-5100

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth'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; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Kenneth

Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kenneth J. "Ken" Najder

  • How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?

    Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Louisiana typically take?

    Simple business 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?

    Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?

    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. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kenneth accepting new business clients right now?

    Kenneth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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