Biography

PROFILE

Joe Maselli is a full-time mediator after retiring from Plauche Maselli Parkerson, LLP. His law practice was devoted to the litigation of a variety of casualty (and property) claims, including premises liability, auto and trucking liability, product liability, medical device liability and general liability of all kinds. He tried hundreds of bench and jury trials in all the district courts of Louisiana and in a majority of the federal district courts. While the majority of his work was defense-oriented, he represented plaintiffs in numerous matters. Since his retirement from the practice of law, Joe has successfully mediated hundreds of cases in a large variety of fields.

With degrees from Tulane University in Economics and Law, Joe served as a delegate to the Louisiana Bar Association as well as a director of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. He is particularly proud of his being a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has lectured on trial practice at conferences sponsored by the LSBA and the LADC. He also taught Trial Advocacy as adjunct faculty at Tulane Law School. For over 15 consecutive years, he was selected by his peers as a “Best Lawyer” and “Super Lawyer” in several litigation fields, including “Bet the Company.”

Joe brings experience, energy and efficiency to each of his mediations and his clients appreciate his approach, particularly his efficiency which equates to economy for them.

Mr. Maselli is married to Donna Rutledge Maselli, a former lawyer and current interior decorator. He has two daughters, a stepdaughter and two granddaughters. He likes to say he is “surrounded by women” with the exception of his loyal dog, Jake.

TESTIMONIAL

What has become very apparent after both the ... mediations is your early understanding of the facts of the matter. You have demonstrated a willingness and ability to really challenge the other sides with the obvious weaknesses in their case. We also truly appreciate your candor in commenting on our proposed moves throughout the course of a mediation. Quite honestly, you have quickly become a mediator that I would have no hesitation recommending my clients use in a complex mediation.