Chambers USA 2015 Ranks Barrasso Usdin as Top Tier for Commercial Litigation
The firm has been named by Chambers USA as top tier among commercial litigation firms in Louisiana. The Firm has earned this distinction every year since 2004. In the 2015 edition, Chambers USA described the firm as being known for the following: “Offers broad expertise to an impressive roster of clients from a range of industries. Handles securities matters, product liability, toxic tort, insurance coverage and commercial litigation of any kind. Maintains an enviable reputation for handling significant class action lawsuits.”
For the firm's strengths, Chambers USA included the following quotes, mainly from clients:
- "I am always impressed by their competence, subject area knowledge and ability to think creatively."
- "The firm's strengths are intellectual talent, responsiveness, creativity and persistence."
- "The firm does not overload cases with lawyers. It was efficient and helpful for us that they staffed cases with a few lawyers who really knew the details. We got a better work product that way."
In addition to the Firm’s ranking, all five named partners are ranked as top litigators in the state.
Practice Area where firm was ranked in Band 1 of leading firms in Louisiana:
Attorneys ranked as leading lawyers in Louisiana:
- Judy Barrasso – Litigation: General Commercial
- George C. Freeman, III – Securities Litigation
- Stephen H. Kupperman – General Commercial Litigation
- Richard E. Sarver – General Commercial Litigation
- Steven W. Usdin – General Commercial Litigation
Chambers USA produces an annual guide ranking leading law firms and lawyers across a wide range of practice areas. According to its website, Chambers selects attorneys based on thousands of interviews and in-depth research and evaluations focusing on qualities generally desired in attorneys and law firms, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment. Click here to be redirected to the Chambers USA rankings.
About Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C.
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is a litigation law firm located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Firm has experience litigating complex civil cases throughout the country, including all types of commercial disputes, class actions, environmental cases, product liability and toxic tort cases, intellectual property cases, insurance bad faith and coverage cases, and securities arbitrations, litigation, and regulatory matters.