Steven W. Usdin

Steven W. Usdin

Bet-the-Company Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)
New Orleans, Louisiana
45+ years experience
Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver LLC
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909 Poydras Street, Suite 2350, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Bio

Steven W. Usdin is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. His practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, including insurance coverage, contracts, class actions and complex litigation, oil and gas litigation and intellectual property. Throughout his career, his diverse representations have included, among many other cases, representing large public companies in shareholder litigation, a shipbuilder in a multi-million dollar contract dispute, and insurance companies in large property, coverage, errors and omission, and director and officer litigation through the country.A Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a strong trial lawyer, Steve has been noted by his peers as being “proactive” and is “highly prized for his strategic thinking and intelligence.” Steve frequently is hand-selected by senior management for representation in high-profile and highly significant cases. Steven W. Usdin is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. His practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, including insurance coverage, contracts, class actions and complex litigation, oil and gas litigation and intellectual property. Throughout his career, his diverse representations have included, among many other cases, representing large public companies in shareholder litigation, a shipbuilder in a multi-million dollar contract dispute, and insurance companies in large property, coverage, errors and omission, and director and officer litigation through the country.A Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a strong trial lawyer, Steve has been noted by his peers as being “proactive” and is “highly prized for his strategic thinking and intelligence.” Steve frequently is hand-selected by senior management for representation in high-profile and highly significant cases. Steven W. Usdin is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. His practice is concentrated in commercial litigation, including insurance coverage, contracts, class actions and complex litigation, oil and gas litigation and intellectual property. Throughout his career, his diverse representations have included, among many other cases, representing large public companies in shareholder litigation, a shipbuilder in a multi-million dollar contract dispute, and insurance companies in large property, coverage, errors and omission, and director and officer litigation through the country. A Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and a strong trial lawyer, Steve has been noted by his peers as being “proactive” and is “highly prized for his strategic thinking and intelligence.” Steve frequently is hand-selected by senior management for representation in high-profile and highly significant cases.

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Insurance, New Orleans (2016)
  • Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
  • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
  • Ranked in Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated in Martindale-Hubbell

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Education

  • University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1980
  • Trinity College, BS, graduated 1976

Reviews

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Debra Reed

2 weeks ago

A consummate professional who delivers results in complex litigation

Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-party commercial dispute involving significant insurance coverage issues. The complexity was daunting, and the potential financial exposure was severe. We were referred to Steven Usdin, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting, his 45 years of deep experience in New Orleans' legal landscape were evident. He didn't just understand the letter of the law; he possessed a strategic understanding of how such cases unfold in practice, particularly in complex areas like insurance coverage and contract disputes. His calm, methodical approach was a steadying force. Steven and his team at Barrasso Usdin meticulously dissected the contractual nuances and built an unassailable position. His recognition in areas like Bet-the-Company and Commercial Litigation is clearly earned, not just awarded. The result was a favorable settlement that protected our business interests entirely, avoiding a protracted and costly trial. Steven is more than a brilliant litigator; he is a trusted counselor who provides clear, candid advice. For any business navigating serious legal challenges in Louisiana, I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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