ATTORNEYS
Peter S. Koeppel
PARTNER
BIO
Peter S. Koeppel was born in New York, New York and relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana, after graduating from Georgetown University. He has been admitted to the Louisiana and Texas bars. Peter is the founder and managing partner of Koeppel LLC.
EDUCATION
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Georgetown University, A.B., with honors 1978
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Loyola University School of Law, J.D., 1982
BAR ASSOCIATIONS
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Louisiana State Bar
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Texas State Bar
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
T. Patrick Baynham
PARTNER
For more than 35 years, Patick has advised and represented clients in General Litigation, Admiralty/ Maritime disputes, Products Liability, Personal Injury and Premises Liability defense, Appellate Practice and Insurance Defense matters and has tried, as lead counsel, numerous cases in the State and Federal Courts of Louisiana and Texas.
Chad P. Favre
PARTNER
Chad P. Favre grew up in coastal Mississippi, and while maintaining ties with coastal Mississippi, he has relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana after fifteen years of practicing law in Mississippi’s state and federal courts.
Michael A. Triay
PARTNER
Michael A. Triay is a New Orleans native. He is a graduate of Loyola University School of Law and a member of the Moot Court Staff. He brings over two decades of health care, environmental, insurance, construction, professional liability, and transportation litigation experience to the firm.
Natasha Z. Wilson
PARTNER
Natasha Z. Wilson is a New Orleans native. She has a wide range of experience with employment and civil defense issues. She is admitted to practice in Louisiana and Texas. She is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated through Martindale-Hubbell and one of New Orleans Magazine’s Top Lawyers.
Claudia C. Wimberly
PARTNER
Claudia Carrizales Wimberly brings five years of experience defending complex environmental litigation to the firm. She has represented multinational energy corporations and transportation companies at all levels of state and federal courts. Claudia prioritizes candor, personal service, and meticulous attention to detail to develop compelling and comprehensive solutions for her clients from initial intake to the final disposition.
SENIOR COUNSEL
Calder H. Lamb is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and Loyola University School of Law. Calder was admitted to Southern Methodist University as a Crow scholar and attended Loyola Law School on a full scholarship. Prior to law school Calder worked in electricity derivatives, an educational startup, and travel. During his time at law school Calder was a member of the Law Review, a teaching assistant for International Law Professor, Patrick Hugg, and was a law clerk for Justice James T. Genovese of the Louisiana Supreme Court. He has experience resolving disputes in Louisiana’s state and federal courts for major oil and gas companies, prime contractors, insurers, money center banks, national gas station chains, and shipyards.
OF COUNSEL
Katherine Muslow, provided legal counsel to the upper management leadership of the LSU Health Sciences Center and its School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Nursing, School of Allied Health and Graduate School. Trial Counsel – 1st Chair in Medical Malpractice lawsuits against the University. Addressed employment, compliance, ethics, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, faculty affairs, student affairs and other legal issues of the University; educated staff and faculty as appropriate on legal requirements. She graduated from the LSU Law School and received a B.S. and post-graduate work in History at University of Texas.
ASSOCIATE
Valerie’s approach to litigation begins with the end result in mind. She is a fierce advocate for her clients, with a keen eye for detail, exceptional organization skills, penchant for planning ahead, and a dedication to clear and concise communication throughout the litigation process. With extensive experience running her own successful businesses for more than a decade, Valerie has an advantage in defending her clients’ interests in and out of the courtroom with a strategic approach founded on individual business goals and industry best practices.