Paul Sterbcow
Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC
I am the managing member of Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC, and I have dedicated my career to representing those harmed by some of the most consequential maritime disasters in U.S. history. I was selected by the federal court to serve on the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the Deepwater Horizon litigation, where I acted as co-lead trial counsel in the pivotal liability trial. More recently, I was appointed Plaintiffs' Co-Liaison Counsel in the SEACOR Power disaster litigation.
I am honored to be a Fellow of both the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, recognitions reserved for a small fraction of attorneys worldwide. These distinctions reflect not only my experience but also the trust placed in me to lead in high-stakes cases where lives, livelihoods, and entire industries are at risk.
My practice is built on the belief that success in complex maritime litigation requires more than deep knowledge of admiralty law. It demands relentless preparation, strategic trial advocacy, and the ability to manage cases of massive scale and complexity. I have earned a reputation for taking on powerful entities and achieving justice for those who depend on the civil justice system.
Beyond the courtroom, I have served as President of the Louisiana Association for Justice and as a member of the Board of Governors for the American Association for Justice. Through these roles, I continue to advocate for the rights of individuals and the integrity of the civil justice system. At my firm, I lead with the same principles that guide my practice: preparation, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to accountability and justice.
- Maritime Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Louisiana
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- ID Number: 17817
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Managing Member
- Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC
- Current
- Tulane University School of Law
- J.D. (1986)
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- Tulane University
- B.S. (1982) | Political Science
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- Maritime Lawyer of the Year
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Best Lawyers in America - Admiralty & Maritime Law Recognition
- U.S. News
- 2016 to present
- Top 10 Lawyers in New Orleans
- Super Lawyers
- 2016 to present
- Fellow
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- Louisiana State Bar Association # 17817
- Member
- - Current
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- McBride v. Eustis: The Past, Present, and Future of Punitive Damages
- Federal Bar Association
- Organizing the Complex Case -- Discovery and Motion Practice, LSBA Annual Meeting and Summer School
- Lessons from the Oil Spill Trial, High Stakes on the High Seas Maritime Law Conference
- Louisiana Association for Justice
- Personal Injury, Wrongful Death & Property Damage Investigation Coordination, Tulane University
- Admiralty Law Institute
- Litigating a Maritime Disaster -- How Do You Get It Done?, Tulane University
- Admiralty Law Institute
