W. Nicholas "Nick" Dietzen Iv Email & Phone Number

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Nick is an experienced litigator having defended Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, state entities and nonprofits at both the trial and appellate court levels. He has successfully tried cases to judges and juries in both state and federal courts while remaining a proponent of mediation.Nick practices in the areas of business transactions, business litigation and commercial real estate development. Nick received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001 from the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, where he was a varsity letterman on the football team. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center in 2007.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

🔷 Served as defense attorney for a firm of 55+ attorneys in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Mississippi offices. Accountable for general civil defense litigation and defense of personal injury lawsuits.🔷 Managed a diverse portfolio of clients including Fortune 500 Companies, AMB Rated Insurance Companies, small businesses and individuals. 🔷 Specialized in numerous practice areas: Trucking and Auto Liability, Construction, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Toxic Torts, Products/Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Jones Act and Maritime, Contractual Disputes, Insurance Coverage and Toxic Torts. 🔷 Managed litigation from filing of lawsuit through trial/resolution including drafting dispositive motions, conducting discovery, taking depositions, arguing motions, mediation and alternate dispute resolution, and appellate work. 🔷 Supervised a paralegal, legal secretary and trial support team for efficient delivery of client services. Mentor and oversee young attorneys as well as law clerks from area schools of law.

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

🔷 Successfully defended companies and insurance clients in all aspects of litigation in Louisiana state and federal courts at the district and appellate levels, including multi-district litigation and class actions.🔷 Practice areas: Jones Act & Maritime, Insurance Defense, Auto Collisions, Construction, Medical Malpractice, Premises Liability, Toxic Torts, Products/Professional Liability, Construction/Commercial Litigation, Lender Liability.🔷 Tried both jury and bench trials sitting First Chair in both state and federal courts, representing a diverse array of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, state entities, and local nonprofits. Conducted appellate work appearing and arguing before Louisiana’s courts of appeal. 🔷 Acknowledged as subject matter expert in insurance company practice guidelines. Prepared detailed litigation reports and budgets. Presented CLE sessions on Jones Act & Louisiana litigation to clients.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

🔷 Served in a combined role as speechwriter and legislative aide for a U.S. Congressman. Drafted legislation on a myriad of subject areas, including national defense and transportation issues.🔷 Drafted and assisted in passage of the Cargo Theft Prevention Act which was incorporated into the USA PATRIOT Act. This legislation provided law enforcement with effective tools in combatting interstate cargo theft.🔷 Traveled throughout the U.S., Canada, Asia and elsewhere to a variety of destinations, military bases, and fact-finding missions.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Civil Law, Graduate Diploma In Comparative Law

Activities and Societies:  Flory Mock Trial Board & Competition  Founding Member, LSU Barrister's Bowl Law Student Fundraiser

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies:  4-Year Varsity Football Letterman, Linebacker  All-Conference Sewanee Tigers Academic Team  Order.

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