Gretna, LA

John W. Redmann

Born and raised in New Orleans, attorney John W. Redmann is the son of William V. Redmann, a respected judge on Louisiana’s 4th Circuit Court of Appeal, and comes from a family with a rich tradition in legal practice. Through his work, John Redmann extends his forebears’ tradition of legal representation and service to the state he calls home and the United States for nearly three decades. Personal injury lawyer Redmann has practiced in New Orleans since graduating from Loyola University Law School in 1989, and he has since established his firm as a leader in Louisiana personal injury law. He and the other attorneys of his firm have taken hundreds and hundreds, if not thousands, of cases to court involving personal injury accidents and insurance companies. Attorney Redmann hosts an interactive television show called “John Redmann: Power of Attorney” on WLAE-TV (PBS), in which he aims to empower viewers with practical legal info provided by legal expert guests on the show (attorneys and judges) specializing in specific areas of law. John Redmann is AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available. He is also a member of the Louisiana Bar Foundation. He is a member of the “Bench and Bar” section of the Louisiana Bar Association currently serving as chairman (2015-present), with the purpose of improving how judges and attorneys can work together with each other and within our communities. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice Traumatic Brain Injury Group, the National Institute for Trial Advocacy, and the Academy of New Orleans Trial Lawyers Also known by some of his clients as “Juan,” attorney Redmann speaks fluent Spanish and French. At many big firms, the named partners have little involvement with clients or their cases beyond the initial meeting. John Redmann is a hands-on attorney who is personally immersed in every case we handle, from accident investigation through settlement or litigation.

David L. Colvin

David L. Colvin founded the Colvin Law Firm in 1980, and for 40 years he and his firm have been dedicated to achieving justice for the people, businesses, and municipalities they represent. Mr. Colvin has received an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, the preeminent peer ranking system for attorneys. This rating is the highest possible rating given to attorneys by Martindale Hubbell. Over the years, Mr. Colvin's practice has developed in a wide array of areas and he has handled everything from catastrophic personal injuries, major business and insurance cases, flood and hurricane cases, oil spill claims, municipal representation, land use litigation, bond transactions, FELA and Jones Act claims, medical malpractice claims, and trucking claims. In addition to his work at the Colvin Law Firm, Mr. Colvin also spent fourteen years serving as an Assistant Parish Attorney for Jefferson Parish, overseeing the Parish's land use litigation during that time.

Lance J. Robinson

Lance J. Robinson is a New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney with over 27 years of experience, having successfully defended more than 2,400 clients in criminal and civil matters since 1997. He is a graduate of Tulane University School of Law and is recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers organization. He is also NHTSA certified and a trained practitioner in field sobriety testing.

Stephen D. Hébert

Stephen D. Hébert is an experienced criminal defense and personal injury attorney with offices in New Orleans and Gretna, Louisiana. He was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2002 after earning his law degree from Loyola University-New Orleans. He previously served as a law clerk and an Assistant District Attorney. He has received numerous accolades and awards for his work, including Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent, Super Lawyers, and New Orleans Magazine Top Lawyer. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Louisiana.

Edward L. Moreno

At the much-lauded Louisiana office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C., clients in Spanish can enlist the aid of Mr. Moreno, who serves as the law firm’s associate and supervisor. He works in the department of pre-litigation and litigation, and also represents the Latin community as president and founding member of Latinos United Contributing to a Hopeful America. Inheriting a strong work ethic from his parents, Blas Benavidez Moreno and Esther Rodriguez Moreno, Mr. Moreno learned a sense of duty and attention to detail from the U.S Navy, which awarded him both a Navy Achievement Medal and a National Defense Service Medal. He was a political science major at the University of New Orleans and completed his legal education by earning a JD from Loyola University School of Law in 2005. Since then, he has been selected for the 2014 to 2017 Louisiana SuperLawyers Rising Star List and awarded the 2017 Preeminent status from Martindale-Hubble. More relevant to his role at Redmann, Mr. Moreno was also selected for the Avvo Clients Choice Award in Personal Injury. Mr. Moreno has also been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for Excellence in Law. He also contributes time as a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the New Orleans Bar Association. Mr. Moreno has a lot of family in Texas and enjoys traveling to visit them. He also loves to go to the beach. He envisions himself raising the bar and taking the Law Office of John W. Redmann, L.L.C. to the next level.

Stephen R. Rue

Attorney Stephen Rue has been voted the “Best Attorney” in the Greater New Orleans Area and is proud to be a lawyer that so many people rely on. As an experienced litigator, he is dedicated to achieving the goals of every client he serves. His firm proudly represents personal injury, criminal law, and family law clients throughout the greater New Orleans area. He is a highly-respected trial lawyer, author, and lecturer. He has taught at Loyola Law School, served as Vice Chairman of the Civil Law and Litigation Section of the Louisiana Bar Association, and is a Fellow of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He has three decades of experience representing individuals injured or killed in various accidents, successfully litigating and receiving numerous multi-million-dollar trial judgments and settlements. He is also well known for representing clients in significant child custody, family law, and divorce cases, having represented over two thousand clients. He is the Author of several bestselling divorce and child custody books. He is a valued member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. He is recognized as a 2017 SUPER LAWYER, has a “SUPERB” 10 out of 10 Rating by AVVO Attorney Ratings, and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates. He is the reigning King of the Mardi Gras Krewe of Alla and a proud full member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club.

Craig Leydecker

A New Orleans native, Craig Leydecker has spent more than 20 years advancing and perfecting case strategies, trial techniques and communication approaches on behalf of injured victims. A graduate of Jesuit High School, he attended Louisiana State University before pursuing his Juris Doctorate at Loyola University School of Law. In 1998, Craig joined his family’s law practice, specializing in personal injury law. He started practicing law office with his father, Gerald Leydecker, one of the pioneers of personal injury law in the New Orleans area. In addition to being a dedicated attorney, Craig has acted in local productions of film and television, as well as past performances with the New Orleans opera, and local sketch comedy. He believes his work as an attorney and as an actor gives him an uncommon perspective on life in New Orleans and allow him to better understand the unique needs of the city’s residents. Craig is dedicated to providing his clients with the personal attention, compassion, and respect that they deserve.