Judy Y. Barrasso, Appellate Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Insurance
New Orleans, LA
Practicing appellate in New Orleans since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Judy Y. Barrasso is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Insurance. Judy has over 45 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LOUISIANA
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Insurance
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Insurance matters from New Orleans, LOUISIANA.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans) (2024).
About Judy Y. Barrasso: Judy Y. Barrasso is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Insurance. Judy has over 45 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Judy takes on
Judy concentrates on appellate, business, insurance, litigation, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Judy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Business
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Appellate cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Judy takes appellate matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Judy agrees to represent you.
Business cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Judy takes business matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Judy agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Judy takes insurance matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Judy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Judy takes litigation matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Judy agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Judy takes product liability matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Judy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Judy Y. Barrasso — appellate lawyer in New Orleans
Judy Y. Barrasso is an attorney based in New Orleans, LOUISIANA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Insurance. Judy has over 45 years of legal experience.
Judy Barrasso is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, and includes complex commercial litigation matters and class actions involving complex commercial contracts, director and officer liability, securities fraud, and insurance coverage and bad faith claims.
Judy has been ranked by Chambers USA as a top commercial litigator, by Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star, and by the Diversity Journal as among 200 corporate executives deemed “Women Worth Watching." She has also been recognized among Louisiana Super Lawyers’ Top 10, Benchmark Litigation’s Top 250 Women in Litigation, and Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America. Judy was named a Lawdragon Legend in 2020 for being selected to the elite guide ten times and was named to the Lawdragon Hall of Fame in 2023. In 2017 and 2018, Louisiana Super Lawyers ranked Judy as Number One among lawyers in the State of Louisiana. According to Chambers, Judy “has a reputation as a formidable trial lawyer,” “stands ‘head and shoulders above much of the competition,’ and is “considered one of the state’s finest litigators.”
Judy is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a fellow and Past President of the International Society of Barristers, organizations that select their members. She is a Past President of the New Orleans Bar Association. Judy was inducted into Tulane Law School’s Hall of Fame in 2018. She was the 2017 recipient of the John R. “Jack” Martzell Professionalism Award, presented by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. She was also the 2016 recipient of the Louisiana Bar Foundation's Distinguished Attorney Award. Judy has taught as an adjunct professor at Tulane Law School, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, and at continuing legal education programs throughout the United States. She previously served as a board member and then chair of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board from 2001-2005. She also served on the Attorney Disciplinary Committee of the United States District Court for the Eastern District by the Court’s appointment from February 2011–July 2017.
Judy presently is on the board of the Innocence Project New Orleans and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and Isidore Newman School. She previously served as a past Chair and Commissioner of the New Orleans Downtown Development District and served on the Board of Directors of the Contemporary Arts Center, Isidore Newman School, the New Orleans Pro Bono Project, Summerbridge, Dress For Success, and the Anti-Defamation League (South Central Region). Judy received the prestigious Hannah G. Solomon award, given to individuals who have helped change the lives of others through leadership efforts and service. Judy was named a Young Leadership Council Role Model in 2004, a YWCA Role Model in 2000, and a CityBusiness ‘Women of the Year’ honoree in 2001 and 2014.How Judy handles appellate matters
Judy Barrasso is a founding member of Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, L.L.C. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, and includes complex commercial litigation matters and class actions involving complex commercial contracts, director and officer liability, securities fraud, and insurance coverage and bad faith claims. Judy has been ranked by Chambers USA as a top commercial…
Who Judy represents
Judy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and insurance matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University
J.D. · 1981
The University of Tennessee
— · 1976
California State University Fullerton
B.A. · 1973
Jurisdictions
Judy's state bar admissions
Louisiana
1981 · ACTIVE
Judy studied at J.D. in Tulane University, — in The University of Tennessee, and B.A. in California State University Fullerton.
Law school and academic background
Judy completed J.D. in Tulane University, — in The University of Tennessee, and B.A. in California State University Fullerton. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Judy runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Judy has received 26 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (New Orleans)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Duties
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Society of Barristers, Fellow and Member of the Board of Governors
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon: 500 Leading Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation, Louisiana Litigator of the Year 2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Louisiana Super Lawyers, Top 10
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award, Association of Women Attorneys
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (New Orleans) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans) (2018). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans) (2015). Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (New Orleans) (2012).
Locations
Judy Y. Barrasso's office in New Orleans
Judy's primary office is at 909 Poydras Street, Suite 2350, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Judy Y. Barrasso — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Judy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Judy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Judy's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Judy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Judy
Judy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Judy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Judy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Judy Y. Barrasso
How much does it cost to hire Judy for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Judy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Judy offer a free consultation?
Judy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Judy's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Judy's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Judy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Judy take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Judy is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Judy will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Judy?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Judy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Judy accepting new appellate clients right now?
Judy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Metairie in Louisiana
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