Barrett ‘s true calling is helping people. With nearly two decades of experience, she excels in trial law, focusing on cases involving injured seamen and offshore workers, personal injury from unsafe premises, motor vehicle accidents, and injuries to workers in the oil and gas industry. Her extensive trial experience has led to numerous victories for her clients. Barrett graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Certificate in Maritime Law from Tulane Law School in 2005. She began her career at major New Orleans defense firm where she tried and won cases in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas as well as all over the world, including France, England and Norway. Barrett is a dedicated plaintiff’s attorney who passionately advocates for the rights of individuals and their families. She builds strong, lasting relationships with her clients, working diligently to provide them with the highest level of legal representation. Her commitment extends beyond the courtroom, ensuring clients feel supported and cared for throughout the entire legal process. Barrett is a member of the Louisiana State Bar, the US Court of Appeal for the Fifth Circuit, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, the US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas. She is member of Maritime Law Association of the United States, the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute and is the Co-President of WISTA- Women in International Trading and Shipping Association, New Orleans Chapter. Barrett was named SuperLawyer 2023, one of the Best Lawyers in America (Litigation-Insurance) in 2022 and named in the Legal 500 (Transport-Shipping Litigation and Regulation) in 2021.

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Education

• Tulane Law School, JD, 2005 - Certificate in Maritime Law, Magna Cum Laude, Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers, National Trial Team Member-Moot Court, Associate Justice of Moot Court.
• Northwestern University, Bachelor of Arts, Drama, 1997

Awards

• Louisiana Super Lawyers (2024)
• The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation -Insurance (2022)
• The Legal 500 United States, Transport: Shipping – Litigation and Regulation (2021)

Publications

• “Possible Issues and Solutions of the Personal Injury Claim”, Greater New Orleans Barge and Fleeting Association, April 2023
• “Maritime Mishaps – Three Common mistakes plaintiff attorneys make in maritime cases”, Louisiana Advocates, August 2022, Volume XXXVII, No.8
• “The Creeping Criminalization of Maritime Incidents”, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, June 2019
• “Subchapter M Update”, Jones Walker LLP Maritime Client Alert, June 16, 2016
• “The New Frontier: The Practical Implications and Future of General Maritime Law After the 5th Circuit Decision in McBride”, Submarine, The Newsletter of LIIBA’s Marine Claims Sub-Committee, February 6, 2014
• “Breach of Warranty and Misrepresentation—USA”, Tulane Law Review, June 1, 2013
• “Sub-Chapter M from a Defense Lawyer’s Perspective: How Your Liability and Litigation May Change in an Inspected World”, The Waterways Journal, April 26, 2012

Presentations

• “Possible Issues and Solutions of the Personal Injury Claim”, GNOBFA River and Marine Industry Seminar, April 26, 2023
• “Criminal Prosecutions and Defenses Relating to Maritime Operations and Activities”,  Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 29, 2019
• “Likely Legal Implications of SubChapter M”, Maritime Law Association, Committee on Inland Waters and Towing, October 27, 2016
• “Jones Act 101”, CENLA Lagniappe, Avoyelles Parish Bar Association Annual CLE, November 2016
• “Recent Developments in Maritime Law”, GNOBFA River and Marine Industry Seminar, April 27, 2016
• “Recent Developments in the Law—Its Effect on the Marine Industry”, GNOBFA River and Marine Industry Seminar, April 9, 2014
• “Breach of Warranty & Misrepresentation – United States perspective”, Tulane Admiralty Law Institute Seminar, March 13, 2013