Michael P Mentz E-MAIL: michael_mentz@haileymcnamara.com Michael P. Mentz, Born New Orleans, Louisiana, January 10, 1956; Admitted to Bar, 1981, Louisiana and United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1984, United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana; 1985, United States District Court, Middle District of Louisiana. Education: Louisiana State University and A & M College (B.A. 1978); Loyola University (J.D. 1981) Phi Delta Phi. Member: Louisiana State, Federal and Jefferson Parish Bar Associations; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; Defense Research Institute. Mike is a managing partner of the firm. List of reported decisions: 1. Lott v. Lebon, 687 So.2d 612 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1997) (No. 96-1328, 96-1329) 2. Picou v. Tedesco, 628 So.2d 139 (La. App. 4th Cir., Nov. 30, 1993) (No. 93-CA-0613) 3. McGill v. Winnins, 593 So.2d 896 (La. App. 4th Cir., Jan 30, 1992) (No. 90-CA-1847) 4. Cooper v. Huddy, 581 So.2d 723 (La. App. 1st Cir., May 16, 1991) (No. 90 CA 0273) 5. Civello v. Johnson, 567 So.2d 643 (La. App. 4th Cir., Aug. 31, 1990) (No. 89-CA-1654) 6. Krueger v. Tabor, 546 So.2d 1317 (La. App. 3rd Cir., June 28, 1989) 7. Egan v. Hullinghorst Industries, Inc., 537 So.2d 1226 (La. App. 4th Cir., January 17, 1989) (No. 88-CA-1033) 8. Price v. Colony Ins. Co., 520 So.2d 964 (La. App. 3rd Cir. Nov. 4, 1987) (No. 86-989) 9. Knight v. General Acc. Ins. Co., 496 So.2d 1141 (La. App. 4th Cir., Oct. 9, 1986) (No. CA-5150) 10. Chrysler Credit Corp. v. General Acc. Ins., 444 So.2d 691 (La. App. 5th Cir., Jan. 10, 1984) (No. 83-CA-531) 11. Debs v. Sunrise Homes, Inc., 420 So.2d 110 (La. App. 5th Cir., Mar. 8, 1983) (No. 82-CA-124) 12. Cinel v. Connick, 15 F.3d 1338, 22 Media L. Rep. 1945 (5th Cir.(La.), Mar. 11, 1994) (No. 92-3781) 13. James v. Hyatt Corp. of Delaware, 981 F.2d 810 (5th Cir.(La.), Jan. 22, 1993) (No. 92-3105) 14. Hall v. Diamond M. Co., 732 F.2d 1246 (5th Cir.(La.), May 29, 1984) (No. 82-3629) 15. Oglesby v. Cooper Mfg. Corp., 144 B.R. 700 (E.D.La., June 9, 1992) (No. CIV. A. 86-3382) 16. Hall v. Diamond M. Co., 635 F.Supp. 362 (E.D. La. May 23, 1986) (No. CIV. A.81-5034) 17. Touchstone v. Land & Marine Applicators, Inc., 628 F.Supp. 1202 (E.D.La., Jan. 3, 1986) (No. CIV. A. 76-3364, CIV. A. 82-1613, CIV. A. 84-0111, CIV. A. 85-0068, CIV. A. 85-1327) 18. O’Dell v. North River Ins. Co., 614 F. Supp. 1556 (W.D. La., Aug. 13, 1985) (No. CIV. A. 94-0864 19. Herring v. Elmer Line Ltd., 577 F. Supp. 942, 1985 A.M.C. 1516 (E.D. La., Jan. 13, 1984) (No. CIV. 81-4287) 20. Roger v. Dufrene, 718 So.2d 592 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1998) 21. Swinford v. Dolphin Const. Co., 716 So.2d 29 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1998) 22. Small v. Baloise Ins. Co. of America, 1998 WL 138826 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1998) 23. Re’ v. Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp., 701 So.2d 1088 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1997) 24. 511 Bourbon Street Corp. v. First Financial Ins. Co., 701 So.2d 1088 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1997) AREAS OF PRACTICE: Professional Malpractice Liability Litigation; Product Liability Litigation; Legal Malpractice Litigation; Admiralty & Maritime Law; Premises Liability Litigation; Insurance Law; Insurance Coverage Litigation; Transportation Litigation; Fire & Arson Litigation; Automobile Liability Litigation; General Casualty Litigation   One Galleria Blvd : Suite 1400 | Metairie, LA 70001 | (504) 836-6500 : Fax (504) 836-6565 10771 Perkins Road : Suite 100 | Baton Rouge, LA 70810 | (225) 766-5567 : Fax (225) 766-5548 1100 Poydras Street : Suite 2900 | New Orleans, LA 70163 | (504) 799-2271 1105 30th Avenue : Suite 202 | Gulfport, MS 39501 | (228) 864-5556 : Fax (228) 864-5546

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