Admiralty and Maritime Law Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Ian F. Taylor
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Leading Maritime Injury Advocate
Ian Taylor is a trusted advocate for individuals injured at sea, recognized for his skill in complex maritime, products liability, and civil litigation cases. As a member of Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson, LLC, he was appointed by a federal judge to the Executive Committee overseeing litigation from the 2021 SEACOR POWER maritime disaster and has played a key role in securing multi-million-dollar recoveries for clients in the BP oil spill and other maritime catastrophes.
Peer-Recognized Excellence
Named a Super Lawyer since 2022 and a Best Lawyer since 2024, Ian is highly regarded by his peers for his courtroom skill, strategic insight, and commitment to justice.
Maritime Law Expertise
A former Senior Managing Editor of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Ian earned top honors in admiralty law and has authored influential amicus curiae briefs for the Louisiana Supreme Court and U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, helping shape maritime law.
Client-Centered Advocacy
Ian combines deep legal expertise with clear guidance, empowering clients to navigate complex cases with confidence and achieve meaningful results.
Overview
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 2001
- Maritime Law Association of the United States - Member
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- New Orleans Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana Association for Justice - Member, Past Chair - Maritime Law Section
- American Association for Justice - Member, Past Chair - Admiralty Law Section
- Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers - Member, Past President
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Maritime Law Association of the United States - Member
- Federal Bar Association - Member
- New Orleans Bar Association - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Louisiana Association for Justice - Member, Past Chair - Maritime Law Section
- American Association for Justice - Member, Past Chair - Admiralty Law Section
- Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers - Member, Past President
- Tulane University, J.D., graduated 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
Robert B. Acomb Award (2010)
Admiralty Law Institute Award of Excellence (2010)
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- BP Oil Spill Multi-District Litigation
Played a pivotal role in helping secure millions of dollars in recovery for a wide array of clients impacted by the 2010 disaster.
- Executive Committee, SEACOR POWER Litigation
Appointed by the presiding federal district court judge to help lead the litigation arising from the April 13, 2021 disaster that caused thirteen deaths at sea.
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