JUDGE FRANZ ZIBILICH practiced law in state and federal courts in Louisiana for over 26 years before being elected a District Court Judge in New Orleans in 2011. He served as a Judge for 9 years before retiring at the end of 2020. Franz worked in the City Attorney’s office in New Orleans as a Deputy…
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…
COLBY WENCK is the founder of The Wenck Firm, LLC. His Firm represents a continuation of a 15+ year legal career focused entirely on personal injury, during which he has represented thousands of clients. Before starting his own firm, Colby worked for Michael Hingle and Associates, LLC, Morris Bart, PLC, The Law Office of Glenn Diaz…
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.
JOHN SUDDERTH began his litigation practice in 1993 as an Assistant District Attorney in New Orleans. During his time with the Louisiana Department of Justice, he defended the State of the Louisiana, its Departments and employees. In his private practice, he has represented and continues to represent both plaintiffs and defendants, and both individuals and corporations….
Rodney “Rocky” Seydel has participated in over 1,500 mediations and has been a litigation attorney for over 30 years. His mediations have primarily involved commercial disputes, maritime and oilfield litigation, personal injury matters, and insurance disputes. He participated in over 100 mediations of Hurricane Katrina and Rita insurance claims. In his litigation practice, he has concentrated on general casualty…
RON RICHARD was admitted to the Bar in 1996, and in that same year, served as a judicial clerk in the Fourteenth Judicial District Court. Ron went into private practice in 1997 as a founding partner of Richard Law Firm, LLC. He has been involved in hundreds of mediations, including business disputes, personal injury matters and…
Kevin Phayer joined the maps panel after 35 years working as a complex case, insurance defense litigator for a national insurance carrier. He has tried hundreds of judge and jury trials in the federal and state district and appellate courts in Southeast Louisiana. He has also mediated over 100 cases as a party participant. His primary specialty areas…
JOE MESSINA brings to his mediation practice over 35 years of experience trying numerous bench and jury trials in state and federal court. His primary areas of experience include personal injury, property damage, automobile liability, premises liability, toxic torts/asbestos, first party hurricane claims, and bad faith litigation
JUDGE M. LAUREN LEMMON is a retired judge and seasoned attorney with 34 years of legal experience. She specializes as a mediator and mindfulness instructor. Lauren combines her deep understanding of the law with a unique approach to conflict resolution that emphasizes clarity, empathy and creativity. Her expertise as a judge allows her to navigate complex…
