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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mike Malouf, Jr. represents both plaintiffs and defendants, however, a majority of his practice has focused on plaintiffs cases in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, and workers compensation. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1992 and received his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law in 1996. Mike is…
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…
HARVEY GODOFSKY is a St. Tammany resident. he graduated Loyola in the top 2.5% of his class and with Honors. He has been a partner with Mang, Batiza, Gaudin, Godofsky & Penzato since 1988. Mr. Godofsky has defended malpractice claims against physicians and hospitals since 1985 and has represented Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company and its…
Mickey Stephens deLaup grew up in North Louisiana and has resided in Metairie since graduating law school in 1981. In recent years her law firm, Mickey S. deLaup, APLC, had offices in the greater New Orleans area (Metairie) and in Monroe, Louisiana. She has more than 40 years’ experience as an attorney practicing in all state…
