Profile

Michele Morel

Michele Morel

Sole Practitioner

My professional background has given me the skills needed to be the considerate neutral in alternative dispute resolution settings. In 2012, I was elected as District Judge for the 29th Judicial District of the State of Louisiana. As a judge, I presided over a wide range of civil and criminal matters while also managing the Drug Court program. Prior to my election to the bench, I gained extensive experience as a trial attorney while concurrently practicing as a solo practitioner and an appointment as an Assistant District Attorney in several Louisiana Parishes. I have always held the highest respect for the decision-making process and remained mindful of the great responsibility afforded me while in these positions. My academic, volunteer and many years of professional experience, together with my passion and dedication, will provide the cornerstone for service as a skilled neutral. I am dedicated to the standards set by American Health Lawyers Association and commit to serving the needs of both the association and its clientel

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Locations

Licenses

Profession State Specialty Since
Attorney LA 1994

Fees and Hours

-mileage only in the local areas listed -hourly rate more than 25 miles outside of the local area listed
less than 10 days prior to the mediation date shall result in a cancellation fee of $400.00

Health Law Expertise

Governance and Finance

Licensing, Credentialing, and Certification

Basic Training

Name of Provider Number of Hours
National Judicial College 80
Name of Provider Number of Hours
Mediation Training Company 110

Experience

Occurrence 1
Single/Lead/Panel Chair
Panel Member
Advocate
Occurrence 2
Advocate
Single/Lead/Panel Chair
Occurrence 3
Advocate
Single/Lead/Panel Chair
Occurrence 4
Single/Lead/Panel Chair

References

Name: A. J. Krouse
Organization: Frilot, LLC
Phone: 504-599-8016
Email: AKrouse@frilot.com
Name: Jerry W. Sullivan
Organization: Leefe, Gibbs, Sullivan & Dupre, LLC
Phone: 504-830-3990
Email: jwsullivan@leefegibbs.com
Name: Robert T. Garrity, Jr.
Organization: The Law Office of Robert T. Garrity, Jr.
Phone: 504-738-1111
Email: roiberttgarrityjr@bellsouth.net