MEDIATORS & ARBITRATORS
Michael Ponder
Judge Ponder has retired as a City Court Judge, District Court Judge, and Parish Attorney. Ponder has been conducting mediations since 1993 and was appointed arbitrator for settlement of a nationwide major class action lawsuit. Ponder was also a member of Arbitration Forums from 1993-1995. He has received advanced mediation and arbitration training from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Administration specifically in Stipulation Analysis and Claim File Preparation and Analysis. Ponder has mediated hundreds of matters and his broad experience as a city attorney and judge make him an ideal choice when choosing a neutral.
Areas of Concentration
Mediations and Arbitrations
Personal Injury
Insurance
Municipal Law
Product Liability
Special Master Services
Umpires/Appraisals
Education
B.A., Louisiana State University (1971)
J.D., Louisiana State University (1972)
Background
Experienced mediator and arbitrator since 1993
Judge, 19th Judicial District Court from 1980-1992 (Retired)
Judge, City Court of Baton Rouge from 1978-1980
Thirty-eight years of experience in the practice of law
Member of City Attorneys Association
Member of Louisiana Judges Association
Director, First Circuit Court of Appeal Mediation Program
Member of Academy of Court Appointed Masters - Ponder was appointed to a Special Master Panel, wherein millions of dollars were distributed to hundreds of claimants
