About Janice M.

Janice M — Culotta is a senior counsel at Kean Miller LLP in New Orleans, Louisiana. She joined the firm in 2020, focusing on toxic tort, occupational exposure, and commercial litigation. Prior to rejoining Kean Miller, she practiced with a local defense firm and served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Parish of Orleans. She earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1994.

Before law school, she obtained a Master of Education from the University of New Orleans in 1984 and a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in 1973. Admitted to the Louisiana State Bar in 1995, she is also a member of the American Bar Association. Her practice areas include personal injury, products liability defense, and toxic exposure cases. In 2021, she was selected to Super Lawyers, a peer designation awarded to attorneys.

She has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026. She is based at Kean Miller's New Orleans office, located at 909 Poydras Street, Suite 3600, New Orleans, LA 70112. Her professional experience includes representing clients in complex litigation matters, particularly in the areas of toxic torts and occupational exposure. She has been involved in significant cases, such as representing Entergy Louisiana, LLC & Entergy New Orleans, Inc.

in a matter before the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Education

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

J.D. (1994)

1994

University of New Orleans

M.Ed. (1984)

1984

Louisiana State University - University of New Orleans

B.S.

1973

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Senior Counsel

Kean Miller LLP

Accepted Jurisdictions

Louisiana
5th Circuit

Court Admissions

Louisiana Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1995

Types of Cases Handled

toxic tort occupational exposure commercial litigation

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Professional Associations

Louisiana State Bar

has membership Current

American Bar Association

has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 909 Poydras Street Suite 3600 New Orleans LA 70112

Sources

Information is based on available sources as of February 20, 2026. For the most current details, please consult official records or contact the attorney directly.