Kristin Beckman

Kristin Beckman is a founding partner at PIPES MILES BECKMAN LLC, a law firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana.13 Her practice areas include:

Legal Expertise

• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
• Products Liability and Toxic Tort

Professional Background

Kristin has extensive experience in insurance litigation, particularly in cases related to:

• High-exposure insurance bad faith and coverage disputes
• Commercial cases involving breach of contract and unfair trade practices
• Post-disaster mediations, including those following Hurricane Katrina and the 2016 Louisiana flood1

Education and Career

• J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2005
• B.A. from Boston College in 2002
• Previously worked at Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver, LLC from 2005 to 20191

Achievements and Recognition

Kristin has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including:

• Best Lawyers in America, 2024, 2025
• Louisiana Super Lawyers, 2021-2024
• Benchmark Litigation, Litigation Star, 2024
• New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers, 2020, 2022, 20231

Community Involvement

Kristin is actively involved in various community and professional organizations:

• Volunteers with the Pro Bono Project and Dress for Success
• Fellow of the Louisiana Bar Foundation
• Contributes to promoting access to justice and increasing public understanding of the legal system12

Kristin Beckman is known for her expertise in complex commercial and insurance disputes, representing clients across various industries.3