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By Susan Dinneen Strauss Massey Dinneen Insurance litigation presents unique challenges in mediation. These cases often involve complex coverage questions, significant financial exposure, precedent concerns, and institutional decision-making. Resolution requires more than persuasion — it requires structure, strategic patience, and a deep understanding of how risk is evaluated on all sides.

Strauss Massey Dinneen is pleased to announce that Harrison F. Williams has joined the firm as an Associate in our New Orleans office. Harrison represents clients in complex insurance defense and commercial litigation matters across Louisiana and the Gulf South. He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana

By Adam P. Massey Strauss Massey Dinneen When you’re taking (or defending) an expert deposition, small mistakes can snowball into major headaches. Between draft reports, expert communications, outrageous hourly rates, and questions about who really wrote that expert report — it’s easy to find yourself in a procedural

By Susan Dinneen Strauss Massey Dinneen For me, one of the most valuable aspects of attending the Pepperdine’s Mediating the Litigated Case program was the faculty. The course is taught by nationally recognized mediators, former judges, and former trial lawyers who have collectively mediated and adjudicated thousands of cases across a wide range of industries

Boutique Firepower on the Bayou: Strauss Massey Dinneen Is Reshaping Litigation in the Gulf South In the high-stakes world of insurance and commercial litigation, results matter — and so does reliability. In just six years, Strauss Massey Dinneen has quietly built a reputation as one of the Gulf South’s most formidable litigation boutiques,

By Adam P. Massey Member, Strauss Massey Dinneen Don’t get caught off guard—Louisiana’s deposition rules are a different animal. Whether you're defending or taking an expert deposition, it all starts with the rules. And in Louisiana, there are a lot of them. In federal court, we typically rely

We are delighted to announce the elevation of Brock L. Wimberley and Tasha W. Hebert to Member, effective January 1, 2026. “These promotions reflect who Tasha and Brock are as lawyers and as colleagues,” said managing partner David Strauss. “They are trusted by clients, respected by peers, and deeply committed to the work

By Susan Dinneen Strauss Massey Dinneen Most litigators believe they understand mediation. After all, we attend them regularly, prepare briefs, evaluate risk, and advise clients on settlement decisions. I recently attended Pepperdine’s Mediating the Litigated Case program, which makes one thing very clear: effective mediation requires a deeper and more disciplined skill

David and Sebastian Strauss, on The Krewe of Hermes In New Orleans, Mardi Gras isn’t a day on the calendar; it’s a season, a rhythm, and a shared inheritance. It’s also a reminder that this city knows how to balance joy and discipline, tradition and

Strauss Massey Dinneen is proud to announce that founding partners David Strauss and Adam Massey will be featured speakers at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s upcoming CLE seminar, “Under Oath: Secrets to Powerful Depositions,” taking place on Wednesday, November 12, at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel in

We are proud to share that David A. Strauss, managing partner and founding member of Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC, has recently received three prestigious honors that underscore his national reputation in insurance and commercial defense litigation. David was ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading

Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC is pleased to announce that Phiyen “Finn” Phan has joined the firm as an Associate effective April 1, 2025. Phiyen “Finn” Phan is an associate attorney and her practice focuses on insurance coverage/bad faith, insurance defense and general casualty litigation. Phiyen was born

Tasha Hebert was recently featured in Biz New Orleans May 1, 2025 issue Women to Watch. Women featured in this issue showcase how multiple area women are continuing to lead. Click the link above or read Tasha’s feature below: When searching for an attorney, integrity and ethics

Founding member Susan Dinneen was recently featured in New Orleans Magazine’s 2025 Women in Law publication. Women featured in this section have made a strong impact in the Greater New Orleans community and legal field. Read Susan’s feature below: The motto, ‘Success usually comes to those who

Strauss Massey Dinneen LLC is pleased to announce that Judy L. Burnthorn has joined the firm as Of Counsel effective March 20, 2025. Judy is a seasoned litigator and trial attorney, experienced in complex commercial litigation, directors & officers, fidelity law, insurance coverage and professional liability. She