Press Archive
- Sep 292017
We are pleased to announce that Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “highly recommended” firm in Louisiana.
- Aug 182017
We are pleased to announce that the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association presented Judy Barrasso with the John R. “Jack” Martzell Professionalism Award at the annual luncheon on August 17, 2017.
- Aug 172017
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver is pleased to announce that 7 partners have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- Aug 092017
The firm is pleased to announce that Judy Barrasso was named to Benchmark Litigation's Top 250 Women in Litigation again this year.
- Aug 042017
The firm is proud to announce that Kyle Wallace Siegel was recently selected for New Orleans CityBusiness' "Ones to Watch: Law Firms".
- Aug 022017
We are pleased to announce that three of our partners have been named among Benchmark Litigation’s 2017 “Under 40 Hot List.”
- May 302017
We are pleased to announce that Barrasso Usdin has been named by Chambers USA as a top tier firm in Louisiana for commercial litigation for the fourteenth year in a row.
- May 052017
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is pleased to announce that Founding Member Judy Barrasso has been named to the 2017 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America list.
- May 052017
On May 4, 2017, Law360 selected partner Richard E. Sarver. along with co-counsel, as a Legal Lion for securing a complete defense verdict in defense of Janssen Pharmaceutical’s Xarelto.
- Mar 242017
Judy Barrasso was inducted today as President of the International Society of Barristers.
- Feb 222017
Barrasso Usdin partner Michael A. Balascio has been selected for the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class of 2017.
- Feb 152017
Barrasso Usdin Partner John W. Joyce has been invited to join the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) as a Fellow.
- Jan 062017
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is proud to announce that ten attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyer
- Dec 062016
Stephen H. Kupperman was awarded the Judah Touro Society Award on November 5th at the annual Touro Infirmary Foundation Gala.
- Nov 012016
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. has been ranked as a “Best Law Firm” in the 2017 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.
- Sep 072016
On September 22, 2016, Partner Craig Isenberg will present on “Recent Trends in Louisiana Chemical Exposure Cases,” at an Environmental Law CLE hosted by the Federal Bar Association.
- Sep 012016
Stephen H. Kupperman has been asked by the University of Zurich, Europa Institute, to teach a course to practicing European attorneys.
- Aug 152016
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver is pleased to announce that Judy Barrasso, George C. Freeman, III, John W. Joyce, Stephen H. Kupperman, Richard E. Sarver, and Steven W. Usdin have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- Aug 082016
The firm is pleased to announce that 4 of our partners have been named to Benchmark Litigation's inaugural "Under 40 Hot List."
- Jul 072016
Barrasso Usdin is pleased to announce that founding member Judy Barrasso has been selected for inclusion in Benchmark’s Top 250 Women in Litigation for 2016. Judy is one of only four women recognized in the State of Louisiana.
- Jun 232016
The firm is pleased to announce that partner George C. Freeman, III has been named to the Young Leadership Council’s 2016 Role Model Class.
- Jun 102016
The firm is proud to announce that David N. Luder was recently selected for New Orleans CityBusiness' "Ones to Watch: Law Firms".
- May 272016
Chambers USA described the firm as: “Dominant litigation boutique that fields an elite team able to handle a broad range of disputes, including insurance, product liability and securities cases. Also offers significant financial regulatory expertise, including defending against enforcement proceedings.”
- May 122016
Prior to joining the firm, Chrissy served as a law clerk to the Honorable Stephen A. Higginson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and as a law clerk to the Honorable Eldon E. Fallon of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
- Mar 142016
Stephen H. Kupperman, a Founding Member of Barrasso Usdin, served as a panelist at the New Orleans Bar Association's Bench Bar Conference held March 10th - 12th in Point Clear, Alabama.
- Dec 242015
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is proud to announce that 10 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers.
- Nov 052015
We are pleased to announce that Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. has been recognized in the 2016 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “highly recommended” firm in Louisiana. In addition to the firm's recognition, seven partners were ranked as local stars.
- Nov 022015
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. has been ranked as a “Best Law Firm” in the 2016 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.
- Sep 222015
Barrasso Usdin is pleased to announce that four partners have been recognized as “Top Lawyers."
- Aug 172015
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver is pleased to announce that Judy Y. Barrasso, George C. Freeman, III, John W. Joyce, Stephen H. Kupperman, Richard E. Sarver, and Steven W. Usdin have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
- Jul 092015
Barrasso Usdin is pleased to announce that founding member Judy Barrasso has been selected for inclusion in Benchmark’s Top 250 Women in Litigation for 2015.
- Jul 092015
By: Michael A. Balascio and Michelle Rutherford
In the world of startups, things rarely go according to plan. In both success and failure, startup founders frequently find themselves in positions they could not have foreseen when they first started their business ventures. - Jun 052015
The firm is pleased to announce that partner Steven W. Usdin has been named to the Young Leadership Council’s 2015 Role Model Class.
- May 192015
The firm has been named by Chambers USA as top tier among commercial litigation firms in Louisiana.
- May 062015Judy Barrasso and Rick Sarver Named to the 2014-2015 Lawdragon 500 ‘Leading Lawyers in America’ List
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is pleased to announce that founding members, Judy Barrasso and Richard Sarver, have been named to the 2014-2015 Lawdragon 500 ‘Leading Lawyers in America’ List.
- Apr 202015
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is pleased to announce that Partner Judy Barrasso has been shortlisted for the “Best in Litigation” category of the Euromoney Legal Media Group’s Americas Women in Business Law Awards.
- Feb 202015
The firm is proud to announce that Michael A. Balascio was recently selected for New Orleans CityBusiness' "Ones to Watch: Law Firms".
- Feb 042015
By: Michael A. Balascio and Michelle M. Rutherford
Bringing on employees can raise a host of legal issues for your start-up. Below are a few of the more common legal issues you should consider and navigate before you make new hires to ensure successful relationships with your workers.
- Feb 022015
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. was named Louisiana Firm of the Year, for the third year in a row, at the annual Benchmark US Award ceremony held on January 29th, 2015 at the Essex House Hotel in New York.
- Jan 122015
Barrasso Usdin partner Jamie L. Berger has been selected for the New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law Class of 2015.
- Jan 052015
Stephen R. Klaffky joined Barrasso Usdin in January 2015. Stephen focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, environmental litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, and securities litigation and regulation.
- Jan 052015
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver is pleased to announce the promotion of two associates. The firm welcomes Michael A. Balascio and David N. Luder as members of the firm.
- Dec 292014
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is proud to announce that nine attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 edition of Louisiana Super Lawyers. Seven attorneys were named Louisiana Super Lawyers and two were named Louisiana Rising Stars.
- Dec 192014
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. has been shortlisted for the “Louisiana State Firm Award” by Benchmark Litigation. Barrasso Usdin is one of only three firms to be shortlisted for the State of Louisiana. The award ceremony will be held on January 29th at the Essex House Hotel in New York City.
- Dec 122014
Stephen H. Kupperman has been asked by the University of Zurich, Europa Institute, to teach a course on American Business Law to practicing European attorneys in the equivalent of an LLM program.
- Dec 042014
By: Michael A. Balascio and Michelle M. Rutherford
Much of this column has focused on how to create and protect your business. We know, however, that not all businesses last forever and in fact, many startups come to a natural end only a short time after their formation. As well, partnerships initially formed with the best of intentions can reach a point where one partner wishes to leave, or the others wish to see her leave. If the business has come to an end or a partner is on his way to another venture, what are your legal obligations and duties? How do you legally wind-up a business? This column will explore these questions and related issues. - Nov 032014
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. has been ranked as a “Best Law Firm” in the 2015 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”.
- Nov 032014
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. is pleased to announce that the firm has been named as the winner of the 2015 Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Award for Product Liability Litigation Law Firm of the Year in Louisiana. In addition to the firm's award, partner Stephen H. Kupperman was named the Securities Litigation Attorney of the Year in Louisiana.
- Oct 232014
We are pleased to announce that Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. has been recognized in the 2015 edition of Benchmark Litigation as a “highly recommended” firm in Louisiana. In addition to the firm's recognition, seven partners were ranked as local stars.
- Oct 202014
Bobby Dressel joined the firm as an associate, and will practice in the fields of commercial litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, and securities litigation.