Kristin M. Barone
Kristin is a Louisiana native and has been licensed to practice law since 2014. She earned her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she was actively involved as an editor for the Loyola Journal of Public Interest Law. Her article on Fifth Amendment rights was published in the 2011 fall addition of the journal. She also served as the brief writer for Loyola’s team at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration moot held in Vienna, Austria and served as a research assistant. Kristin obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Loyola University in 2007.
Prior to joining the firm in 2025, Kristin worked for a defense firm practicing insurance defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation and municipal liability. Kristin also advised clients around the State of Louisiana on compliance with Louisiana’s Public Records Act. In her more than ten years practicing law, Kristin has also represented plaintiffs in personal injury matters where she successfully negotiated favorable settlements for her clients. This experience allows her the unique ability to approach cases from both Plaintiff and defense perspectives.
Outside of the office, Kristin enjoys outdoor festivals, exploring new restaurants and rooting for the New Orleans Saints.
Education
Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science – 2007
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
Juris Doctor – 2012
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 2014
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
Notable Representations
Summary Judgement Dismissal on Appeal
Mariana v. Magnolia Auto Transport, LLC, et al., 341 So.3d 1281 (La. App. 5 Cir. 5/26/2022); successfully briefed and argument summary judgment dismissal on appeal. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal found the deputy defendant driver was entitled to the application of the discretionary immunity set forth in La. R.S. 9:2798.1.