Beth Abramson
Member
ABOUT BETH
Beth E. Abramson
Strategic Advocacy from Every Angle: Leveraging Judicial and Defense Experience for Your Case.
Beth E. Abramson brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to her practice at Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC. A former clerk for the Louisiana Supreme Court and an attorney with experience on both the defense and plaintiff sides, she possesses a deep, multi-faceted understanding of the legal system. Beth leverages this insight to advocate for her clients in her primary practice areas of maritime and admiralty law, medical malpractice, and civil litigation, fighting to secure the justice they deserve.
A Career Defined by Service and Strategic Advocacy
Beth’s career has been profoundly shaped by her commitment to service, particularly her intricate and active involvement in providing disaster legal services following Hurricane Katrina. This experience, which earned her national recognition, solidified her dedication to helping people navigate their most difficult moments. Her approach is defined by a powerful combination of empathy and strategic thinking, ensuring that her clients feel heard and understood while she builds the strongest possible case on their behalf.
Her philosophy is that the best representation comes from understanding all angles of a case. Having clerked for Justice Catherine “Kitty” Kimball at the Louisiana Supreme Court, Beth gained an invaluable insider’s view of the judicial decision-making process. Combined with her experience practicing on both sides of the bar, she offers her clients a 360-degree perspective that allows her to anticipate opposing strategies and craft more effective legal arguments.
Experience
Beth’s distinguished career began with a prestigious clerkship for Justice Catherine “Kitty” Kimball at the Louisiana Supreme Court. Before focusing on representing plaintiffs, she practiced on the defense side, giving her a well-rounded foundation in civil litigation. Her work following Hurricane Katrina was a defining period, where she was instrumental in coordinating and providing pro bono disaster legal services for the state of Louisiana through both the American Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Credentials & Education
Bar Admissions
- State of Louisiana
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Education
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., Cum Laude, 2001 (Certificate in Civil Law)
- Carnegie Mellon University, B.S., Political Science; B.A., European Studies, 1998
Honors & Awards
- New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers: Admiralty & Maritime Law
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Fellow, Louisiana Bar Foundation
- AVVO 10.0 Rating – Superb
- “2006 Up and Coming Lawyers,” Lawyers USA
- Pat B. Sullivan, Jr. Chair’s Award, Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, 2006
- Star of the Quarter, American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, 2005
Presentations, Publications & Media
Beth is a frequent speaker on emerging legal topics, sharing her knowledge on maritime law, trial strategy, and professional ethics.
Presentations
- “The Maritime Era: The Divergence of the Jones Act Analysis in State and Federal Courts,” New Orleans Bar Association, Bench Bar Conference, March 2025
- “Navigating Maritime Mediations,” Louisiana Association for Justice, High Stakes on the High Seas Conference, August 2024
- “That’s Not Just Rude, That’s Unprofessional,” presented at:
- Louisiana State Bar Association, Perspectives in Medical Malpractice, October 2023
- Louisiana Association for Justice, Last Chance CLE Conference, December 2021
- “Acts of God: the Old, the New, and the Unknown,” The 19th Judge Alvin B. Rubin Conference on Maritime Personal Injury Law, May 2022
- “Candor in Settlement Negotiations: Does Getting to Yes Require Candor?,” New Orleans Federal Bar Association, November 2021
- “The Ethics of Negotiating,” Louisiana Association for Justice, High Stakes on the High Seas Conference, August 2021
- “Requesting Medical Records Under The HITECH Act,” Louisiana Association for Justice, CLE a la Carte Seminar, December 2019
- “Louisiana Disaster Legal Services,” presented at:
- South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division, Disaster Relief and Preparedness Seminar, March 2007, 2008, & 2009
- Indiana State Bar Association, Disaster Relief Program, April 2006
- American Bar Association Council on Racial and Ethnic Justice, ABA Mid Year Meeting, February 2006
Publications
- “Report and Analysis of the Provision of Disaster Civil Legal Services in Louisiana Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita,” Louisiana Bar Foundation and Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation (Recipient of Grant for the Collection & Analysis of Data Project), June 2007
- Co-Author, “Lessons Learned (the Hard Way) by Lawyers During Hurricanes Katrina and Rita,” Probate & Property, Vol. 20, No. 5, September/October 2006
Media
- Watch: Beth Abramson Explains the Types of Damages in an Offshore Injury Claim.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
Beth has a long and distinguished record of leadership in state and national legal organizations.
- Louisiana Association for Justice:
- Executive Committee, 2025-present
- Council of Directors, 2023-2025
- Chair, Women’s Caucus, 2018-2019
- Member, Admiralty Section
- Federal Bar Association, New Orleans Chapter:
- Board of Directors, 2025-present
- Member
- Louisiana State Law Institute:
- Torts and Insurance Committee Member, 2019-present
- Council Member, Observer for the LSBA Young Lawyers Section, 2004-2005
- Louisiana State Bar Association:
- Board of Governors, First Board District Representative, 2007-2010
- Disaster Legal Services Program Coordinator, 2005-2007
- Louisiana Bar Journal, Editorial Board Member, 2006-2007
- Access to Justice Committee, Committee Member, 2006-2007
- Young Lawyers Section, Council Member, 2004-2007
- Leadership Program, Class of 2003-2004
- American Bar Association:
- Disaster Legal Services Program Coordinator for Louisiana, 2005-2007
- Young Lawyers Division, Council Member & Representative for Louisiana, 2004-2007
- General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division, Young Lawyer Fellow, 2006-2007
- Young Lawyers Division Public Service Project “We the Jury,” Louisiana Coordinator, 2004-2005
- The Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers: Member
- American Association for Justice: Member, Admiralty Section
- New Orleans Bar Association: Member
- New Orleans Bar Association Inn of Court: Member
Community Involvement
Deeply embedded in the New Orleans community, Beth is committed to civic improvement and cultural leadership. She has served as a board member for the Bouligny Improvement Association, was a founding and steering committee member of More for the 504, and has held key leadership roles with organizations that reflect the city’s unique culture, including serving as Chairman of the Board for The Roots of Music and co-chairing events for the 610 Stompers.
- Bouligny Improvement Association
- Board Member, 2020-2023
- More for the 504
- Founding Member
- Steering Committee Member, 2016 – 2018
- The Roots of Music
- Chairman of the Board, 2013-2015
- 610 Stompers, 610 Split
- Ball Crawl Co-Chair, 2012
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