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Sean P. Sullivan, a New Jersey native, graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 2007. Immediately following Georgetown, Sean attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 2010. Sean was licensed to practice in Louisiana in 2010.. In addition to handling all aspects of construction cases with the Wolfe Law Group, Sean has worked heavily with the Pro Bono Project, where he was responsible for handling all BP claims submitted to the Project. Additionally, Sean has experience in litigating various family law matters, including divorce, custody and interdictions.. Outside of his practice, Sean is an active Executive Board Member of the Forum for Equality and enjoys taking every opportunity to experience everything New Orleans continues to offer.

Scott Sternberg serves as Managing Partner at Sternberg, Naccari & White, where he orchestrates the firm's operations and excels as a trusted advisor to numerous individuals, media outlets, and businesses.. With a diverse litigation background, Scott's legal journey has led him from courtrooms to conference rooms across the nation. His clientele spans from large corporations to small enterprises, and he possesses a keen interest in real estate-related disputes. Additionally, Scott boasts extensive experience in both prosecuting and defending a wide array of personal and contract cases. Well-known for his involvement in media, ethics, and open government matters, Scott serves as legal representative of several newspapers, television stations, and media entities in issues concerning public records, open meetings, libel, privacy, and other First Amendment-related concerns. Scott serves as the General Counsel for the Louisiana Press Association and holds a pivotal role as principal newsroom counsel for the state's prominent news organizations, including The Advocate and The Times-Picayune, Gray Media, USA Today, NBC Universal, and other media platforms.. He has been recognized as a "Leader in Law" by CityBusiness and is rated AV Preeminent for Litigation and Constitutional Law. In 2024 he was named the "Lawyer of the Year" for First Amendment matters and has been a "SuperLawyer," and "Rising Star" since 2013. Scott has been recognized as an "Ally of the Year" and honroed by the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault, he has twice won the Louisiana State Bar Association's distinguished Stephen T. Victory Award. In 2015 he was named one of Gambit's "40 under 40." In 2018 the state bar association gave him the "Citizen Lawyer" award and in 2021 he received the President's Award from the Federal Bar Association of New Orleans.. Scott is involved in numerous causes and serves on the boards of the Public Affairs Reserach Council, the LSU Law Board of Trustees, and is Chair of the Pro Bono Project of Greater New Orleans. He regualrly teaches at local universities, and he is President of the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Engagement. He spent four years on the Louisiana State Bar Association Board of Governors, and in 2019-2020 was Chair of both the LSBA's Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Bar Association - New Orleans' Young Lawyers Division.. Scott spent the years 2012 to 2018 and the 2023 academy year as a faculty member at Loyola University's School of Communication, teaching Media Law and ethics. He has also served as an adjunct professor at LSU. Balancing his professional accomplishments with family life, Scott and his wife, Breland, are proud parents of four children, ensuring that their lives are always vibrant and full of activity.. Recognitions and Awards: • 2022 Federal Bar Association - New Orleans President's Award • CityBusiness "Leaders in Law" (2020 and 2022) • 2018 LSBA "Citizen Lawyer" • Gambit "40 Under 40" (2015) • LSBA Stephen T. Victory Award (2015 & 2019) • Thomson Reuters SuperLawyer (2020-present) • Selected Rising Star (2014-2019) • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated in Litigation and Constitutional Law • New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyers (2014-2020). Engagement in Community and Professional Activities: • Pro Bono Project Board of Directors (2019-present) • American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana Board of Directors (2020-present) • Louisiana State Bar Association: Board of Governors (2019-2020) Young Lawyers Division, Chair (2019-2020) • Federal Bar Association - New Orleans: Board Member (2019-present) Chair, Young Lawyers Division (2017-2018) Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors (2010-2017) • Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education, Board of Directors (2016-present) • Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2017-2020) • Young Leadership Council Board of Directors (2014-2016) • Adjunct Professor and Professional-in-Residence, Loyola University New Orleans School of Mass Communication (2012-2018) • Association for Corporate Growth, Young ACG Steering Committee (2014-2016) • Fellow, Loyola University Institute of Politics (2011)

Scott R. Simmons earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1990 from Louisiana State University and his juris doctor in 1993 from Loyola University in New Orleans School of Law. Mr. Simmons was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association in 1994 and subsequently to the bars of the United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. He has practiced in the areas of commercial litigation, residential and commercial real estate, title examination and title insurance, real estate development and financing, class actions, personal injury and consumer representation. Mr. Simmons is a Louisiana Notary Public, a Licensed Louisiana Insurance Producer writing for First American Title Insurance Company and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and is also an active member of the state and local communities as a member of the New Orleans Bar Association and the LSU Alumni Association. He also serves on the LSU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Advisory Council. Scott also regularly teaches First-Time Home Buyer Training courses for local organizations.

Sarah Spigener and the Spigener Law Firm specializes in Louisiana successions and Mississippi probates.  Sarah Spigener also practices and has experience in the areas of civil litigation, estate planning, real estate law, and personal injury.. From Gulfport, Mississippi, Ms. Spigener made New Orleans her home nearly ten years ago.  Ms. Spigener studied Spanish at the University of Southern Mississippi to achieve her Bachelor's Degree, and spent a semester abroad studying at The University of Alcalá de Henares in Madrid, Spain.  At Southern Miss, Ms. Spigener was a member of the Honors College and various student organizations, such as the Student Government Association. Ms. Spigener earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law. While at Ole Miss, Ms. Spigener was active in the Christian Legal Society.. Ms. Spigener has had a broad array of legal experience in areas such as environmental, employment, criminal, personal injury, class action, successions, estate planning, and civil law.

Sam Winston is a New Orleans attorney with over a decade of experience practicing internationally, nationally, and locally in Louisiana. He has argued cases in front of the Louisiana Supreme Court, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and various appellate and district courts across the Louisiana. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court..

Roumain Peters Law, LLC has a thorough understanding of Louisiana law. I work hard to help you get the best possible results in the following practice areas:

Robin Penzato Arnold is a Partner with Blue Williams, LLP. Mrs. Arnold is an experienced trial attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the family law practice industry. She is skilled in trial practice and complex legal issues, maintaining an active litigation practice with a concentration in Family and Domestic law. Her practice involves complex legal issues of divorce, custody, support, marriage contracts, property disputes, and all other aspects of family law. Always abreast of the changes in family law and judicial mechanics for resolving these issues, Mrs. Arnold works closely to provide efficient and exceptional legal representation. In addition to her practice, Mrs. Arnold frequently serves as a guest lecturer at Loyola University College of Law.

Rob Popich is a 2004 graduate of Loyola University School of Law in New Orleans.  Rob joined Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett in early 2008, where his practice has focused on defending personal injury litigation.  Rob has particular expertise in defending cases arising under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and Defense Base Act.  He also defends cases in maritime and asbestos litigation.  He has successfully tried numerous cases before the Office of Administrative Law Judges.. Through his extensive work in defending injury litigation under the Longshore Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Defense Base Act, and traditional maritime actions, Rob has familiarized him with the resources, experts, and methods to successfully represent his clients.  His hard work and dedication to passionately defend his clients have resulted in continuous representation of employers and insurance carriers nationwide.  His knowledge and skills have allowed him to be recognized by various organizations.  In 2011 and 2012, Rob was a guest speaker at the annual Louisiana Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Conference where he spoke on the importance of vocational rehabilitation services in defending cases.  Additionally, Rob was a guest panelist at the 2012 Annual Longshore Conference held in New Orleans and he is a contributing writer to the firm’s newsletter, For the Record.. Rob is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, and the DOL-Joint Bar Association.  He is also a member of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, American Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association

Rob Lunsford is a trial lawyer who has spent his entire legal career fighting for injured workers. He has handled hundreds of workers’ compensation cases, winning some of the largest settlements in Louisiana and the nation.. With 16 years of experience, Rob understands the complexities of the workers’ compensation system and how to get his clients the benefits they need and deserve.

Richard Dicharry practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. He began his career at Phelps Dunbar in 1978, practicing in admiralty litigation.  After seven years of an active litigation practice, he refocused his practice on insurance coverage work for the London insurance market. Since 1985, Mr. Dicharry has counseled and represented insurers with regard to a variety of liabilities, with particular emphasis on energy, property and uncertain date of loss exposures.

Renee has over 17 years of extensive litigation experience representing clients in various areas of the law.    She is an aggressive litigator who has been highly successful in defending local government agencies and national insurance companies in all aspects of litigation including class actions.    Renee  has significant experience in the areas of mass media and telecommunications law, and holds Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Communications.    Her litigation experience is broad based including trials, appeals and writs before state and federal courts.    Renee has been recognized as a top local lawyer by New Orleans Magazine.     She is the recipient of the New Orleans City Business Newspaper's 2008 Leadership in Law Award, and enjoys an "AV" Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating.     Renee is admitted to legal practice in Louisiana and Texas.. Admissions to Practce:. Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1995. U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana, 1996. Supreme Court of Texas, 2001. U.S. Court Appeal, Fifth Circuit, 2008. U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2008. Areas of Practice:. Insurance Defense. Complex Commercial Litigation. Education Law. Mass Media Law. Telecommunications Law. Labor and Employment. Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations. Libel, Slander and Defamation. Class Action Defense. Entertainment Law. Toxic Torts. Municipal Law. Professional Memberships/Activities:. Louisiana State Bar Association. Texas Bar Association. Defense Research Institute. Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel. Assistant Bar Examiner, Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions. Judge, Loyola School of Law’s 59th Annual National Moot Court Competition, 2008. Civic, Community and Business Activities (Current Only):. Board Member, Board of City Trusts, City of New Orleans. Board of Directors, Loyola University Alumni Board, At Large Representative. Board Member, Algiers Economic Development Foundation. First Vice President, League of Women Voters of New Orleans. Member, World Affairs Council of New Orleans. Member, French-American Chamber of Commerce. Member, Crescent City Cyclists

Rebecca Thomas practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance with a focus on complex insurance coverage, litigation and counseling. She counsels insurers on third-party liability and first-party insurance coverage and litigation issues involving the laws of multiple states, including Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and many others. Her experience extends to a wide variety of coverage issues, including those arising out of claims involving construction defect, automobile (garage, uninsured motorist, personal injury protection), professional liability, directors and officers liability, premises liability, property loss, and environmental and toxic tort, as well as issues of multiple-year trigger and allocation, additional insured and contractual indemnity, and extracontractual liability.. Ms. Thomas also has experience in the areas of creditors’ rights, construction, international litigation, intellectual property and general litigation.

Reagan has focused his practice on ERISA employee benefit matters since he began practicing law in 2005. He has extensive experience helping claimants obtain disability and life insurance benefits and in appellate practice before federal district courts and courts of appeal.. Reagan has spoken at conferences on the topic of ERISA disability benefit litigation and has successfully represented plaintiffs in the following cases: Schexnayder v. Hartford, 600 F.3d 465 (5th Cir. 2010); Burdett v. Unum, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 78099 (E.D. La. 2008); Burtch v. Hartford, 314 Fed. Appx. 750 (5th Cir. 2009); Shelton v.The Standard Ins. Co., 2008 US Dist Lexis 39046 (E.D. La. 2008); Moore v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., . 10-3373, 2011 WL 10453967 (E.D. La. 2011); Rucker v. LINA, 2012 WL 956507 (E.D. La. 2012; and Gulf Coast Plastic Surgery, Inc. v. Standard Ins. Co., 562 F.Supp. 2d 760 (E.D. La. 2008);Kingston Trading & Transp. Ltd. v. Embarques Golfo, LLC, No. . 05-6337, 2006 WL 861065, at *6 (E.D. La. Mar. 24, 2006); Lapenter v. Hartford, 2013 WL 3899963 (E.D. La. 2013); Surratt v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America, 2013 WL 4648460 (E.D. La. 2013); Crosby v. PNC Bank, N.A., No. . 13-1224, 2013 WL 6408201, at *3 (E.D. La. Dec. 5, 2013); Parish v. Aetna Life Ins. Co., No. . 12-2315, 2013 WL 3974534, at *3 (E.D. La. Aug. 2, 2013); Magri v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. . 13-5700, 2013 WL 6174495, at *2 (E.D. La. Nov. 21, 2013); Moffett v. Sun Life Assur. Co. of Canada, No. . 13-536, 2014 WL 67592, at *2 (E.D. La. Jan. 8, 2014); Lamonte v. W. & S. Life Ins. Co., No. . 11-3079, 2014 WL 346079, at *5 (E.D. La. Jan. 30, 2014); Chavarria v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 69 F. Supp. 3d 596, 599 (E.D. La. 2014); Hughes v. Life Ins. Co. of N. Am., No. CV 15-2941, 2016 WL 5231811, at *9 (E.D. La. Sept. 22, 2016); Senegal v. Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co., No. CV 16-1961, 2017 WL 175768, at *6 (E.D. La. Jan. 17, 2017); Andrus v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. CV 16-1112, 2017 WL 2364247, at *8 (E.D. La. May 31, 2017); Venable v. Schlumberger Tech. Corp, No. CV 6:16-01336, 2017 WL 1498507, at *1 (W.D. La. Apr. 24, 2017); Steinfelds v. Villarubia, 2010-0975 (La. App. 4 Cir. 12/15/10), 53 So. 3d 1275, 1277, writ not considered, 2011-0137 (La. 3/4/11), 58 So. 3d 466; Kemp v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am., No. CV 14-0944, 2015 WL 12564183, at *1 (E.D. La. July 6, 2015); Chavarria v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., Docket No. 15-993 (E.D. La. 2018); Meche v. Metro. Life Ins. Co., 432 F. Supp. 3d 662, 675 (E.D. La. 2020); etc.. Reagan has been admitted to practice in Louisiana.  In addition to his ERISA practice, he also handles a variety of other litigation and non-litigation matters, representing clients in federal and state courts, and in arbitration proceedings.

Ravi’s plaintiffs-side practice focuses on personal injury cases involving complex medical issues—whether arising from accidents, prescription drugs, or medical malpractice.. He is a graduate of the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU (’06) and of Princeton University (’03), where he completed a rigorous pre-medical course of study while pursuing his B.A. in political science.  Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Judge Stanwood R. Duval, Jr., in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.. Ravi currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Louisiana Association for Justice, where he has worked to share his experiences and best practices for maximizing clients’ recovery in cases that will require long-term or lifetime pain management treatments.. He is a native of Terrebonne Parish and a graduate of Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma, Louisiana.

Rachael Ferrante practices in the area of admiralty.

Putting the personal in personal injury representation since 2009.  JW Law is a civil litigation law firm focusing primarily on personal injury matters for individual clients. I have helped numerous clients recover their fair compensation when they were injured by the negligence of another.  I also handle property damage claims, including hurricane and tropical storm damage claims, on behalf of individuals, and will fight to make sure your insurance claim is paid fairly. I work tirelessly to provide my clients with the best legal representation possible and advocate for the results they deserve. If you are involved in an automobile accident, slip and fall, or other personal injury please contact me for a free consultation.. Other practice areas include litigation of civil suits, business incorporation, licensing and compliance for the CBD and hemp industry, contract drafting, pre-marital agreements, uncontested divorces, estate planning, wills, and trusts.. Please schedule a free consultation to discuss how I can serve your legal needs.

Professor Shoebotham graduated with honors from Houston University School of Law, where she served as Research Editor on the Houston Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif.  Prior to law school, Professor Shoebotham graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch, and practiced as a critical care nurse. Her law practice was primarily in the areas of toxic torts, products liability, medical malpractice and insurance defense.  Professor Shoebotham graduated with honors from Tulane University with an LL.M. in Energy and Environmental Law.  At Loyola University New Orleans College of Law faculty, she teaches in the fields of criminal procedure, criminal law, and torts. Professor Shoebotham is a nationally recognized expert on search and seizure issues under the Fourth Amendment. Her scholarship has focused primarily on the scope of the Fourth Amendment, with particular emphasis on whether a canine drug-detection sniff is a “search” for Fourth Amendment purposes.  In addition to law review articles, Professor Shoebotham has filed Amici Curiae Briefs in the United States Supreme Court in cases involving canine sniffs.  Professor Shoebotham also blogs about pending Fourth Amendment cases and has written extensively on such topics as civil forfeiture and the search-incident-to-arrest exception to the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement. Professor Shoebotham is a past recipient of the Professor of the Year award from the Loyola Student Bar Association and in 2013 was named a Leader in Law by  New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine.

Prior to working for Lowe Stein, Tyler Douglas built an extensive career centered in legal excellence. He obtained his Juris Doctor with a certification in taxation from Loyola. While studying for his degree, he interned at Lowe Stein, officially joining in 2012. Mr. Douglas’ practice areas include commercial transactions and litigation, with a majority of his practice devoted to trust and estate planning and administration, tax exempt organizations, and tax planning and controversy. An avid member of the legal community, he has organized a regional magazine and organized a tax exemption for a Thai nonprofit organization. Mr. Douglas is a member of the New Orleans Estate Planning Council, Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association, and more. Call today to see how he can help your case.

Prior to joining the firm, I served as a law clerk at a multinational conglomerate engineering, procurement and construction company.. While in law school, I was the recipient of the AJ Spedale Scholarship and the John Roger Tharp Scholarship given to recipients that show promise in becoming a “lawyer’s lawyer” in the John R. Tharp tradition.. I enjoy spending time with my wife, child and two rescue dogs, participate in outdoor activities, and cook.

Practiced in the field of maritime and energy law for 47 years.  Formerly, managing partner of Liskow&Lewis for 8 years.  Fellow in American College of Trial Lawyers since 1994.  Rated one of top ten lawyers in Louisiana in 2007.  Has handled many national and international litigation matters.  Named Distinguished Maritime Lawyer by NOBA in 2008.  Twice received the LSBA President's Award.  Member of several non profit boards.  Has arbitrated commertial and admiralty cases over last 20 years.

Philip Claverie represents both financial institutions (both regional and nationwide) and other companies in the areas of business and finance, including complex banking, commercial and real estate transactions and vessel financing. He specializes in syndicated multi-state loan transactions, as well as the financing aspects of tax credit financing (Historic and New Markets). He also represents commercial real estate developers in acquisitions, leasing and land use matters. He is the senior member of the firm’s Business Group, with over 45 years of experience at Phelps Dunbar.

Peter S. Title practices in real estate, bankruptcy and commercial law. He is a graduate of Columbia University and of the Tulane University School of Law. At Tulane, he served on the Board of Editors of the Tulane Law Review, where he was Articles Editor in 1974-75, and received the Rittenberg-Weinstein Award for excellence in legal writing. He is a member of the Order of the Coif and of the Federal, American, Louisiana State and New Orleans Bar Associations. He has served as chairman of Trusts, Estates, Probate and Immovable Property Law Section for the Louisiana State Bar Association, as chair of the New Orleans Bar Association Title Examinations Committee and is a Fellow of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Mr. Title is also a member of the Committee on Bar Admissions of the Louisiana State Bar Association. He is listed in Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in the South and in the South and Southwest, and in The Best Lawyers in America (Real Estate Law). He has lectured on real estate and bankruptcy law to many professional groups. He has also authored a two-volume treatise on Louisiana real estate law entitled Louisiana Real Estate Transactions, published in 1991 by Lawyer's Co-Operative Publishing Company, with a second edition published in 2000 by West Publishing Company. - See more at: #

Peter Diiorio began his career as an attorney in 2005 by handling hundreds of first-party insurance claims following Hurricane Katrina. One month before Katrina, Mr. Diiorio sat for the 2005 Louisiana bar exam in the Superdome of New Orleans, and he began handling property insurance claims as an attorney two months later.. Today, Mr. Diiorio continues to focus his law practice on representing homeowners and small businesses in first-party insurance claims, with an emphasis on bad faith claims against insurers.. If someone has been wronged by an insurance company, or has an insurance problem they can’t handle, Mr. Diiorio works tirelessly to solve that problem. Mr. Diiorio knows what is most important to his clients – “how much” and “when” – and pursues recoveries with that foremost in his mind. Mr. Diiorio’s career has focused on helping individuals and families whose homes have been damaged by hurricanes, floods, tornados, and fires.. To date, Mr. Diiorio has represented over 500 policyholders and recovered over $25 million for these insured and their families. Mr. Diiorio has never represented a corporation or insurance company.

Paul's practice focuses on helping clients obtain fair payment from their insurers when their propery is damaged. Paul also uses his technical background in construction and engineering to assist clients with all types of real estate and construciton disputes.

Paul Massa – Attorney at Law. "I don’t guarantee an outcome in a case, I guarantee client satisfaction" – Paul Massa. Louisiana Bar #20940. Mailing Address  PO Box 19706 New Orleans, LA 70179-0706. A Louisiana Lawyer since 1991 with proven success in every Louisiana traffic court.. Paul Massa is a Louisiana attorney who lives in New Orleans. He defends traffic and speeding tickets, hit and run investigations, DPS license suspension or revocation proceedings, DWI's, driving while license suspended, CDL's occupational driver's licenses, auto accidents, MIP's and other Municipal and State criminal cases.. He accepts major credit cards through . Western Union and money orders from Walmart or convenience stores and personal checks and money orders via the U.S. Postal Service.. Paul offers turnkey settlement services to keep your driving record clear without your appearence in court. His legal services include; contacting the court, the prosecutor and/or the court personnel on your behalf; working with you to put together any evidence required; negotiating a resolution subject to your approval; handling the paperwork and financial considerations such as payment for any court costs, fines or contempt fees.. I can help you no matter where you are located, and no matter what court your ticket is in. Please contact me now for a free consultation to explore your options.. Keep your driving record clean!. Prevent skyrocketing insurance rates resulting from traffic tickets.. Avoid wasting your valuable time fighting traffic tickets in court.. Don't Pay That Ticket, Just Call Paul!  at. or visit the website: "". Paul Massa, Louisiana Traffic Ticket Attorney