Michael J. Monistere

MMONISTERE@LALALAWFIRM.COM
Admissions1992, Louisiana State Bar Association
1992, Supreme Court of Louisiana
1992, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
2001, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
United States Fifth Circuit Court of AppealsEducationArchbishop Rummel High School, 1983
University of New Orleans (B.S., Accounting, 1988)
Loyola University School of Law (J.D., 1991)

Partner

Louisiana Certified Civil Mediator

A native of New Orleans, Michael J. Monistere (B.S., 1988, University of New Orleans; J.D., 1991, Loyola University New Orleans) grew up in Metairie, Louisiana, and graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School in 1983. Following his legal training, he practiced as an Assistant District Attorney with the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office where he was promoted to Senior Trial Attorney, to the Violent Offender Strike Force, and where he tried over 100 cases.

Michael J. Monistere has litigated cases for over 33 years throughout Louisiana. He resolves disputes informally and through formal mediations. He understands the best settlements are negotiated by thoroughly working up a case for trial. He’s at home in the courtroom. He prides himself on preparation, client communication, mutual decision making, cost-effective representation, and developing out-of-the-box strategies to litigate or resolve disputes.

Mr. Monistere knows that settlement of your case requires a mediator who understands your dispute and the parties. He talks with people. He navigates personal feelings and the internal structures of corporations and insurance companies. With Mr. Monistere as mediator, you will have a straightforward discussion of the merits built upon trust and an understanding of the facts and law. He provides personalized mediation, staying actively engaged from start to finish. When standard formulas fail to break stalemates, he offers innovative solutions to resolve a case. He stays at the table as long as it takes and works relentlessly to find a resolution for your dispute.

Professional

Connick and Connick, LLC., 2018-2023
Attorney, Palazzo Law Firm, 2014-2017
Litigation Attorney, Law Office of Sheryl Story/CNA Staff Counsel, 2010-2014
Partner, Chair of Labor and Employment Department, Milling Benson Woodward, L.L.P., 2001-2010
Attorney, Milling Benson Woodward L.L.P., 2000
Attorney, Brook, Pizza, & van Loon L.L.P., 1997-1999
Assistant District Attorney, 1993-1997

Member

Jefferson Bar Association
Louisiana State Bar Association

Practice Areas

Trial and Appeals
Employment Law
Environmental Law
ERISA
Governmental Liability
Insurance Defense

Life, Health, and Disability
Medical Malpractice
Municipal Liability
Personal Injury
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Professional Liability