MATTHEW MANN is an experienced civil litigator with over seventeen years of practice focused on insurance defense litigation. His private practice has concentrated on a broad range of complex matters, including property and casualty claims, automobile liability, uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM)claims, bad faith litigation, insurance coverage disputes, defamation, premises liability, personal injury, and wrongful death. He…
JOSEPH POUSSON is an experienced mediator and attorney with more than three decades of legal practice in personal injury, insurance, and complex contractual and commercial matters. Drawing on his deep understanding of both sides of disputes—from individual claimants to large corporations and insurers—Joseph brings balance, insight, and pragmatism to every mediation. He began practicing law…
Tim Hassinger has successfully negotiated settlements in a wide array of cases for almost 30 years. As a practicing attorney, he has litigated, tried, and mediated cases in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana and Texas. He has extensive experience in personal injury, mass torts, multi-party, construction defect, and insurance coverage litigation. He has served…
DWAYNE MARICLE is a trial-tested attorney with 34 years of litigation experience and a professionally trained mediator, having completed advanced mediation training at Pepperdine’s nationally renowned Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution. He brings a calm demeanor, sharp legal insight, and a practical, results-driven approach to his mediation and arbitration practice. Dwayne has litigated, mediated, and…
Thomas P. Hubert is a partner with Jones Walker in the Labor & Employment Practice Group and a lead trial attorney for the trade secret non-compete team. For over 35 years, Thomas has practiced primarily in the area of labor and employment law, as well as in areas that fall under more traditional commercial claims….
JUDGE JOHN LEBLANC is a retired State District Judge from the 17th JDC, with more than 24 years of experience in all types of civil and criminal matters, from small claims to multi-million-dollar litigation involving complex legal issues. He served as the court’s Chief Judge for over twelve years. Prior to taking the bench, he…
Nicholas Zeringue has over 22 years of experience with a diverse civil litigation experience. Nick has represented businesses, insurance companies, and individuals throughout his career. He has practiced on both sides of the “V”, servicing as general counsel for companies in oilfield services, marine towing services, labor services, the sugar industry and marine and land-based metal…
Gary Zwain graduated from Rutgers University in 1975, magna cum laude. From 1978 – 1987, he worked as an associate and, later, as a partner in a small defense firm in New Orleans, which included Larry Duplass as one of the senior partners. In January 1987, Gary and Larry founded Duplass, Zwain, Bourgeois, Pfister, Weinstock & Bogart….
John F. Young is accomplished in strategic organizational development and building collaborative relationships. He is effective in coordinating with government, legislative, and regulatory officials to expedite projects, planning and executing operations, overseeing complex projects, spearheading initiatives, and leading organizational change. John is experienced in organizational management, operational management, organizational audits, public relations and media coordination, project…
KATHRYN WIEDORN is a founding partner of Pelleteri & Wiedorn, LLC. She has extensive litigation experience, representing insurance companies, corporations and insureds, encompassing Property and General Casualty Defense, Homeowner’s Liability, Premises Liability, Workmen’s Compensation, Construction, Commercial Law and Bad Faith Litigation.
