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Biography
- Actively practicing civil law in all courts, both state and federal, for 52 years
- One of the original Criminal Court Commissioners presiding over Section M-4 of Magistrate for 36 years
- Former President of the 4th and 5th Circuit Judges Association
- Decorated by the Italian Government as “Cavaliere in the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy"
- Named to the Senior Advocate Society and Recognized as a, “Golden Wolf" by Loyola University of the South
- Senior Partner in the law firm of Favret, Demarest, Russo & Lutkewitte
- Co-founder of the Italian-American Marching Club
University
- Loyola University, B.S., 1958
Law School
- Loyola University, LL.B., 1961
Admitted
- 1961, Louisiana
Memberships
- Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers
- Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
- Fourth Circuit Judges Association
- American Judges Association
- Retired Judges Association
- Louisiana Bar Foundation
Peer Rating - AV® PreeminentV
Biography
Mr. Lutkewitte has been with Favret, Demarest, Russo & Lutkewitte since 1973, primarily handling commercial recovery and litigation matters in State and Federal Court in Louisiana.
Tom has represented creditors throughout Louisiana for over 39 years and has extensive experience in all forms of recovery, including construction claims and litigation. In that regard, Mr. Lutkewitte has also represented creditors in bankruptcy matters, both secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 11 corporate reorganization proceedings as well as bankruptcy adversary litigation in such areas as the ranking and determination of liens and objections to discharge.
In connection with the representation of various bank clients, Mr. Lutkewitte has also acted as defense counsel for various banks for the past 25 years in matters involving lease claims and a significant number of defense matters for claims asserted against the banks for forgery and other fraud related matters.
University
- Loyola University New Orleans, BA 1970
Law School
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, JD 1973
Admitted
- 1971, Louisiana
- United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
- United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Memberships
- America Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Commercial Law League of America
- Louisiana Bank Counsel
RECOGNITION
- Martindale-Hubble Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent
- New Orleans Best Lawyers, 2013, Commercial Litigation
Peer Rating - AV® PreeminentV
Biography
- Dean J. Favret was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 16, 1963. He attended the University of New Orleans and received his B.A. degree in 1986. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Law School in 1990.
- Dean is licensed to practice before all Louisiana State and Federal Courts.
- Dean concentrates his practice in representing individuals and families in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, particularly in the areas of Automobile and Trucking Collisions.
- Dean has been lead counsel in over 100 trials in Louisiana Courts.
- In 2012, Dean was lead counsel in a case with a verdict of $3,300,000.00.
- Dean has participated in hundreds of mediations.
- 100% of Dean’s practice is devoted to litigation.
Reported Decisions
- Flemings v. State, 19 So.3d 1220 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2009)
- Ruffin v. Burton, 34 So.3d 301 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2009)
- Square Deal Siding Co., Inc. v. Thaller, 3 So.3d 71 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2008)
- Stewart v. Ice, 982 So.2d 928 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2008)
- Dali Painting & Contractors, Inc. v. Barbara Enterprises, Inc., 961 So.2d 641 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2007)
- Magee v. Brown, 859 So.2d 720 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2003)
- Molina v. City of New Orleans, 830 So.2d 994 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2002)
- Thomas v. Desire Community Housing Corp., 773 So.2d 755 (La. App. 4th Cir. 2000)
- Gross v. Maison Blanche, Inc., 732 So.2d 147 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1999)
- Coscino v. Louisiana State Boxing and Wrestling Com’n, 718 So.2d 1016 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1998)
- Jeanpierre v. Mikaelian, 709 So.2d 915 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1998)
- Sam v. Jhane Home Health Care Services, Inc., 657 So.2d 559 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1995)
University
- University of New Orleans, B.A., 1986
Law School
Loyola Law School, J.D., 1990
Admitted
- 1990, Louisiana and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana
Memberships
- Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Peer Rating - BV® Distinguished
Seth H. Schaumburg
University
- Louisiana Tech University, B.S., 1989
- Loyola University, M.B.A., 1996
Law School
- Loyola University, J.D., 1996
Admitted
- 1996, Louisiana
- 1997, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships
- Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
Biography
- Certified Public Accountant, 1990
Biography
- Lauren A. Favret is the firm's managing partner. Lauren received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature with minors in Italian and International Relations from McGill University of Montreal, Canada. She received her Juris Doctor from Loyola University College of Law. Lauren received the highest grade award in her Moot Court class and served as Chairwoman of the Moot Court Board, a program consistently ranked at the top in the nation. Additionally, Lauren was inducted into The Order of the Barristers for excellence in oral advocacy and brief writing. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren served as a Senior Assistant District Attorney for the Parish of Orleans, where she tried more than forty judge and jury trials.
University
- McGill University of Montreal, Canada, B.A.
Law School
- McGill 2006
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law 2011, Certificates in Civil and Common Law
Admitted
- Louisiana 2011
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Recognitions
- The Order of the Barristers for excellence in oral advocacy and brief writing
University
- Louisiana State University and A. and M. College
- Loyola University, B.A., 1985
Law School
- Loyola University, J.D., 1989
Admitted
- 1989, Louisiana and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
- 1990, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
Memberships
- Louisiana State and American Bar Associations
Phi Delta Phi.
Peer Rating - BV® Distinguished
Of Counsel
Charles Imbornone
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