Atty. Shaun McFall
Shaun P. McFall’s practice focuses on complex litigation matters.
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Shaun McFall at a Glance
Shaun McFall is a product liability attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Barrasso Usdin Kupperman Freeman & Sarver LLC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in New York (2013) and Louisiana (2016). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2013) and Vassar College (B.A., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2022 for work in: (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Shaun McFall
- Shaun P. McFall’s practice focuses on complex litigation matters
- His experience includes antitrust actions, bankruptcy litigation, class actions, complex commercial disputes, products liability, securities litigation and toxic tort matters
- Additionally, Shaun has experience representing financial institutions during investigations by regulatory authorities including the SEC and FINRA
- Most recently, Shaun participated in a multiweek jury trial in defense of a medical device manufacturer and was a member of two trial teams that secured defense verdicts on behalf of one of his firm’s pharmaceutical clients in multidistrict bellwether trials
- He was also involved in his firm’s representation of a national broker-dealer parent and several affiliates in federal securities litigation arising out of a failed hedge fund
- Shaun received his law degree from Columbia Law School, where he was an editor of the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law and served as a student judge and editor of the Foundation Moot Court Program
- Prior to joining Barrasso Usdin, Shaun was an associate at Sidley Austin LLP in New York
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shaun McFall handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Product Liability in New Orleans
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Shaun McFall
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Shaun McFall's practice in the field of product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Shaun McFall brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Louisiana, Shaun McFall can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Product Liability Practice
Concentrating on product liability means Shaun McFall's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Shaun McFall attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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