Kathryn T. Trew

Meet Kathryn Trew, a powerhouse partner at WSHB's New Orleans office. Known for her exceptional legal prowess, Kathryn has earned a stellar reputation for handling a wide range of litigation cases not only in Louisiana but also across the nation.

What sets Kathryn apart is her unwavering dedication to her clients and her impressive track record of success. With a wealth of experience in complex litigation, she fearlessly takes on all facets of civil litigation, including commercial disputes, medical malpractice cases, and premises issues. She is regularly called upon for her expertise in professional liability, transportation and business litigation. A talented trial lawyer, her tireless representation has led to numerous victories, including securing summary judgments and defense verdicts. Kathryn's clients can attest to her unmatched dedication, relentless determination, and strategic, cost-effective approach.

Before joining WSHB, Kathryn served as a partner in a regional firm, where she honed her skills in handling complex litigation. Her extensive knowledge is rooted in her experience as a clerk for the esteemed Honorable Jeffery P. Victory, former Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Kathryn graduated magna cum laude from the prestigious Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University. As a member of the Order of the Coif, she was recognized for her exceptional academic achievements. Kathryn's expertise spans various areas of law, and she received CALI Awards for Successions & Donations, Louisiana Sales & Real Estate Transactions, Civil Law Property, Evidence, Louisiana Civil Procedure I, Criminal Law, International Issues in Biotechnology, and Products Liability. She further honed her legal skills through a research assistant position with Professor Elizabeth Carter and a judicial externship with the Honorable Burrell J. Carter, former Chief Judge for the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal.

• Edgar Alberto v. Haza Foods of Louisiana, LLC:  Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson. In this case, the plaintiff claimed he was injured when he slipped on a mat, which he claimed was wet. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident.
• Ashley Dunning v. GPS Hospitality Partners IV, LLC:  Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she slipped and fell on an alleged substance on the ground. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident. 
• Xavier Brooks v. GPS Hospitality Partners IV, LLC: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 19th Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge. In this case, the plaintiff claimed he was injured when he slipped and fell on an alleged substance on the ground. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident.
• Wanda Trouillier v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she slipped and fell on an alleged substance on the ground. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident. 
• George Bailey v. Church's Chicken: Secured a defense judgment following a bench trial in a food server negligence case. 
• Darrell Dixon v. Haza Foods of Louisiana, LLC: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that he was injured when he tripped and fell on an alleged defect in the parking lot. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident. The plaintiff appealed to the US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, and after oral argument, the panel unanimously affirmed the trial court's grant of summary judgment.
• Sandra Bovie v. Chick-Fil-A Kenner: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 24th Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she slipped and fell on an alleged substance on the ground. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident. 
• Susan Miciotto v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: Secured a defense verdict in federal court in Lafayette, Louisiana. The plaintiff, a 69-year-old female, sued Hobby Lobby claiming to have suffered a traumatic brain injury and cognitive deficits allegedly suffered as a result of a fall. The plaintiff sought damages of over $825,000 for past and future pain and suffering and for medical expenses. The jury determined Hobby Lobby was not negligent and rendered a defense verdict.
• Deliah Woods v. GPS Hospitality Partners IV, LLC, et al.: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans. In that case, the plaintiff claimed she sustained injury as a result of an alleged deleterious food product. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant on grounds that plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence to meet her burden of proving medical causation. 
• Ella Jackson v. Wendy’s Restaurant: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 21st Judicial District Court for the Parish of Tangipahoa. In that case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she tripped and fell on an alleged defect in the parking lot. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that the plaintiff failed to produce evidence that an unreasonably dangerous condition on the defendant’s premises caused her to fall. 
• Mary Jo Scovotto v. Burger King Corporation: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 21st Judicial District Court for the Parish of Tangipahoa. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she slipped and fell on a liquid substance on the ground at the defendant’s premises. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident. 
• Christopher Rideaux v. GPS Hospitality Partners IV, LLC:  Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 40th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. John the Baptist. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that he was injured when he tripped and fell over a condition at the defendant’s premises. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that the alleged condition did not create an unreasonable risk of harm as it was open and obvious. 
• Gayle Cabaniss v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc.: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she slipped and fell on a substance on the ground at the defendant’s premises. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident.
• Elizabeth Baskin v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., et al: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she tripped and fell on a defect in the parking lot. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that the plaintiff could not meet her burden of proof at trial. 
• Almeda S. Thomas v. Dolgencorp, LLC: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured when she slipped and fell on a liquid substance on the defendant merchant’s premises. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that there was no evidence that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence before the incident. 
• Bernice Nash v. DG Louisiana, LLC: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 14th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Calcasieu. In that case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured by a defective condition on the defendant merchant’s premises. The court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that the plaintiff could not meet her burden of proving that the defendant created the condition or had notice of its presence. 
• George Bailey, et al v. Cajun Operating Company (of Delaware): Secured a defense judgment following a bench trial in a food server negligence case. 
• Keiva Wilson v. GPS Hospitality Partners IV, LLC: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the 40th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. John the Baptist. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured at a restaurant when she slipped and fell on a substance on the ground. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that the plaintiff failed to produce evidence that the defendant created the condition or had actual or constructive notice of the condition’s presence. 
• Phillis Cone v. DG Louisiana, LLC: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured at a retail establishment when she slipped on a foreign object on the ground. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that the plaintiff failed to produce evidence that the defendant created the condition or had actual or constructive notice of the condition’s presence. 
• Corinthia Lee v. DG Louisiana, LLC: Secured summary judgment in favor of a retail client in a case pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. In this case, the plaintiff claimed that she was injured at a retail establishment when she slipped and fell on a flag and water on the ground. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendant merchant, reasoning that the plaintiff failed to produce evidence that the defendant created the condition or had actual or constructive notice of the condition’s presence. 

Clerkships

• Law clerk for the Honorable Jeffery P. Victory, former Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court
• Judicial externship with the Honorable Burrell J. Carter, former Chief Judge for the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal

Education

• Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University (J.D., 2011, magna cum laude)
  • Order of the Coif
  • CALI Award for Highest Grade in Successions & Donations, Louisiana Sales & Real Estate Transactions, Civil Law Property, Evidence, Louisiana Civil Procedure I, Criminal Law, International Issues in Biotechnology, and Products Liability
• Louisiana State University (B.S., 2007, summa cum laude)

Licensed to Practice in

• Louisiana
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

News