USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana
Ranked Individual
Provided by Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C.
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver is a boutique litigation firm based in New Orleans. We have extensive experience representing insurers throughout the country in all phases of litigation. We have represented insurers at the trial and appellate levels in complex declaratory judgment actions, bad faith litigation, excess judgment cases, and institutional bad faith claims. We also represent a number of insurers in class action litigation involving issues ranging from claims handling practices to sales practices.
Provided by Chambers
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is an esteemed New Orleans-based disputes boutique firm with substantial expertise in the insurance space. The team regularly handles high-stakes coverage and bad faith litigation, and has notable complementary strength in class actions.
Provided by Chambers
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver represented The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company following a USD220 million personal injury verdict against its insured, Linetec, LLC.
Provided by Chambers
The firm provides excellent analysis of legal issues and strategy. The lawyers are always responsive and immediately recognize pressing matters.
Barrasso Usdin produces high quality work and provides superlative representation in high exposure cases.
Provided by Chambers
Judy Barrasso wins widespread praise for her sophisticated litigation practice. She offers substantial expertise in handling matters involving coverage and bad faith.
Head of Insurance
Provided by Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C.
Steven Usdin
John Joyce
Michael Balascio
Laurence ("Lon") LeSueur, Jr.
Christine Calogero
Stephen Klaffky
Janelle Sharer
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