About LKSA Law Firm: A Legacy of Excellence & Results

For over 35 years, Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC has earned a national reputation for legal excellence in the most complex cases. We combine elite trial credentials with a steadfast commitment to our clients, ensuring every case is handled with the dedication it deserves.

A Legacy of Legal Excellence Since 1987

Founded in 1987, LKSA has built an exceptional reputation through decades of successful representation in the most challenging legal cases. Our firm brings together accomplished trial lawyers with complementary experience spanning maritime law, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Under the leadership of Managing Member Paul M. Sterbcow, the firm has grown to become recognized as a premier litigation practice in Louisiana and beyond. Our commitment is simple: every client deserves a dedicated and skilled attorney. We protect our clients’ interests and work to get them the compensation they deserve.

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Proven Leadership in the Nation’s Most Significant Maritime Disasters

What truly sets LKSA apart is the trust placed in our firm by the judiciary to lead in times of national crisis. Federal courts have repeatedly appointed our attorneys to the highest leadership roles in America’s most consequential maritime litigations.

  • Deepwater Horizon: Managing Member Paul M. Sterbcow served as Co-Lead Trial Counsel for the landmark liability trial against BP, a federal court appointment that placed him at the center of one of the largest civil settlements in U.S. history.
  • SEACOR Power: Member Ian F. Taylor received federal court appointment to the Executive Committee for the SEACOR Power vessel disaster litigation, demonstrating continuing judicial recognition of our firm’s capabilities in complex maritime casualty cases.

This experience provides unique insights into coordinating complex, multi-party cases and holding powerful corporations accountable.

Elite Trial Credentials and a “Lawyers’ Lawyers” Reputation

Our attorneys have earned the highest levels of professional recognition. We are known as “Lawyers’ Lawyers”—the ultimate validation of legal excellence — receiving referrals from attorneys throughout the United States who trust us with their most challenging cases.

  • American College of Trial Lawyers Fellowship: LKSA is home to four Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a distinction achieved by less than 1% of attorneys nationwide, based on exceptional trial skills and ethical standards.
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers: Several of our attorneys are also Fellows of this prestigious organization, representing the world’s most accomplished trial advocates.
  • Peer-Reviewed Accolades: Our team is consistently recognized in listings like Best Lawyers in America and Louisiana Super Lawyers, and includes multiple recipients of the Maritime Lawyer of the Year award.

A Client-Centered Approach Backed by Proven Results

While credentials are a measure of our skill, our ultimate focus is the success and well-being of our clients. We combine our legal capabilities with a commitment to personal attention, clear communication, and treating our clients like family.

“They treated my husband and I like family and they truly cared about our lives… We were truly blessed to find you all.” – Alyssa H., Facebook Review

Our approach delivers tangible outcomes. Our track record includes significant recoveries such as:

  • In excess of $20,000,000 in an offshore helicopter crash case.
  • $6,600,000 for a brain injury from a defective equipment accident.
  • $2,781,612 in a medical malpractice case causing paralysis and death.

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Our team is here to provide a free, confidential consultation to evaluate your case and explain your legal options. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation for you.

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