Angel Noel Sharp
On the official roster: Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts · verified 2026-10-08
Mediators in Louisiana
72 mediators in Louisiana listed from official court and government rosters, for divorce and family mediation, civil cases and more. Every profile links to its source.
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How does mediation work in Louisiana?
Sources · last reviewed 2026-10-07Court programs and when mediation is required
Louisiana's Mediation Act lets a court refer a civil case to mediation when a party asks, but the referral is withdrawn if any party objects within 15 days [1].
Family and custody cases
Family violence cases, criminal and Children's Code matters are excluded, and child custody and visitation disputes follow separate mediation statutes [1].
Who can mediate in Louisiana courts
After referral, the parties are encouraged to agree on a mediator; if they do not agree within 15 days, they exchange names from the approved register, strike names, and the court appoints from those left [2]. The approved register is kept by the Louisiana State Bar Association's ADR Section [3][4]. To be listed, a mediator generally needs 40 hours of approved training plus either five years as a licensed attorney or substantial mediation experience; retired judges with ten years of service also qualify [5].
Summarized from the official sources cited in brackets. Last reviewed 2026-10-07. Court programs change; confirm with your court. This is general information, not legal advice.
John H. Weinstein
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Alvin Washington
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Brian A. Kilmer
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Christine S. Keenan
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
David L. Guerry
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Harold J. Adkins
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
J. Chris Guillet
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Kay Cowden Medlin
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Keely Y. Scott
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Kenneth H. Hooks, III
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Kristen Amond
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Leann Opotowsky Moses
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Lottie L. Bash
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Mary Anne Wolf
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Michael A. Patterson
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Michael E. Ponder
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Michael F. Miley
On the official roster: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Patrick J. Hron
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, W.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Rebecca Wisbar
On the official roster: U.S. District Court, M.D. La. · verified 2026-10-07
Mediators who work online with Louisiana clients
These mediators say they work with Louisiana clients online. They are on other states’ official rosters (shown on each listing), not Louisiana’s. Where they serve is their own statement. Sorted: placements first (paid ones are labeled), then most complete profile.
Court-ordered case? Courts may require a mediator from their own approved list for court-ordered cases. Check your court’s rules, or see how mediation works in Louisiana.
Court-connected mediation in Louisiana: In Louisiana civil cases sent to mediation, parties may agree on any mediator. If they do not agree within 15 days, the court appoints from the State Bar ADR Section's approved register. Custody mediators have separate statutory qualifications.
Private mediation in Louisiana: No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Louisiana's lawyer conduct Rule 5.5(c)(3) lets out-of-state lawyers temporarily handle work tied to mediations; no rule on out-of-state or online mediators themselves was found.
Sources: La. R.S. 9:4103 - Referral of a case for mediation; exceptions · La. R.S. 9:4104 - Selection of mediator · La. R.S. 9:4105 - Approved register of mediators · La. R.S. 9:4106 - Qualifications of mediators · La. R.S. 9:332 - Custody or visitation proceeding; mediation · La. R.S. 9:334 - Mediator qualifications (custody/visitation) · Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 5.5 (Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board) · partly verified
Works online with Louisiana clients
Beth Carrier
Court-certified in: Idaho (verified) · Idaho Supreme Court, 2026-10-07
Serves clients: in person in Idaho · online nationwide (her statement)
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Louisiana mediators in numbers
Real counts from the official rosters behind this directory. Each chart has a data table and a shareable image.
Louisiana: mediators listed by county
East Baton Rouge County has the most mediators listed in Louisiana (13), followed by Lafayette County (3). Counts use each mediator's home county on the roster.
Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.
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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge County | 13 |
| Lafayette County | 3 |
| Orleans County | 3 |
| Natchitoches County | 2 |
| Caddo County | 1 |
| Jefferson County | 1 |
| Rapides County | 1 |
| Washington County | 1 |
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Louisiana: certifications and court panels
The most common listing is E.D. La. In re Ida Claims Streamlined Settlement Program - Panel of Neutrals (CMO No. 1) (30 mediators). Many mediators hold more than one certification, so the bars add up to more than the 72 people listed.
Certification and panel names are as the roster states them.
Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.
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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| E.D. La. In re Ida Claims Streamlined Settlement Program - Panel of Neutrals (CMO No. 1) | 30 |
| M.D. La. Hurricane Ida Panel of Neutrals (General Order 2024-8, which amends and supersedes GO 2024-7) | 16 |
| W.D. La. Hurricane Laura/Delta Streamlined Settlement Process neutral (mediator) - Order Appointing Additional Neutrals (Aug. 2021) | 4 |
| W.D. La. Hurricane Laura/Delta Streamlined Settlement Process neutral (mediator) - Case Management Order No. 1 | 3 |
| W.D. La. Hurricane Laura/Delta Streamlined Settlement Process neutral (mediator) - Case Management Order No. 1 (effective upon retirement 1/1/2021) | 2 |
| W.D. La. Hurricane Laura/Delta Streamlined Settlement Process neutral (mediator) - Order Appointing Additional Neutrals (Jan. 23, 2023) | 2 |
| W.D. La. Hurricane Laura/Delta Streamlined Settlement Process neutral (mediator) - Order Appointing Additional Neutrals (June 8, 2021) | 2 |
| Other (14 more certifications or panels) | 14 |
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Louisiana: attorney and non-attorney mediators
2 of 72 mediators listed in Louisiana (3%) have a roster background that lists them as an attorney. Mediators act as neutrals and don't represent either side.
Not every roster records a mediator's background, so “not stated” includes attorneys whose roster doesn't say.
Source: Counted from official court and government rosters (source and verified date on every profile); latest roster check 2026-10-08.
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| Category | Mediators |
|---|---|
| Roster background lists them as an attorney | 2 |
| Other background or not stated | 70 |
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How do Louisiana courts use mediation, and when is it required?
Louisiana's Mediation Act lets a court refer a civil case to mediation when a party asks, but the referral is withdrawn if any party objects within 15 days [1].
Source: La. R.S. 9:4103, Referral of a case for mediation; exceptions
How does mediation work in Louisiana family and custody cases?
Family violence cases, criminal and Children's Code matters are excluded, and child custody and visitation disputes follow separate mediation statutes [1].
Source: La. R.S. 9:4103, Referral of a case for mediation; exceptions
Who can be a court mediator in Louisiana?
After referral, the parties are encouraged to agree on a mediator; if they do not agree within 15 days, they exchange names from the approved register, strike names, and the court appoints from those left [2]. The approved register is kept by the Louisiana State Bar Association's ADR Section [3][4]. To be listed, a mediator generally needs 40 hours of approved training plus either five years as a licensed attorney or substantial mediation experience; retired judges with ten years of service also qualify [5].
Sources: La. R.S. 9:4104, Selection of mediator · La. R.S. 9:4101, Short title; purpose; definitions · La. R.S. 9:4105, Approved register of mediators · La. R.S. 9:4106, Qualifications of mediators
Does a court-ordered case in Louisiana need a mediator from the court's list?
In Louisiana civil cases sent to mediation, parties may agree on any mediator. If they do not agree within 15 days, the court appoints from the State Bar ADR Section's approved register. Custody mediators have separate statutory qualifications.
Sources: La. R.S. 9:4103 - Referral of a case for mediation; exceptions · La. R.S. 9:4104 - Selection of mediator · La. R.S. 9:4105 - Approved register of mediators · La. R.S. 9:4106 - Qualifications of mediators · La. R.S. 9:332 - Custody or visitation proceeding; mediation · La. R.S. 9:334 - Mediator qualifications (custody/visitation) · Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 5.5 (Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board) · partly verified
Can I use a private or online mediator from another state for a Louisiana matter?
No state license for private mediators was found in the sources reviewed. Louisiana's lawyer conduct Rule 5.5(c)(3) lets out-of-state lawyers temporarily handle work tied to mediations; no rule on out-of-state or online mediators themselves was found.
Sources: La. R.S. 9:4103 - Referral of a case for mediation; exceptions · La. R.S. 9:4104 - Selection of mediator · La. R.S. 9:4105 - Approved register of mediators · La. R.S. 9:4106 - Qualifications of mediators · La. R.S. 9:332 - Custody or visitation proceeding; mediation · La. R.S. 9:334 - Mediator qualifications (custody/visitation) · Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 5.5 (Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board) · partly verified
Answers come only from the official sources cited. General information, not legal advice.