Michael L. Ballero, Partner
Michael’s practice focuses on general civil litigation, including representing retailers, restaurants, and other businesses in premises liability and automobile cases, insurance coverage and defense, construction law, and commercial litigation. Drawing on his experience in the district attorney’s office, he provides aggressive and strategic defense of his clients’ interests.
Prior to joining the firm, Michael served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s office as a felony trials prosecutor. He managed a caseload of 300 criminal cases and handled all aspects of trials and litigation. Michael served in the Juvenile Division where he prosecuted all delinquency and child neglect cases.
During law school, Michael served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Jay C. Zainey at the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. He graduated from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
Practice Areas
Automobile, Trucking, and Transportation Defense
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
General Civil Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Premises Liability
Education
J.D., Civil Law, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, 2015
Member, Business Law Society and Maritime Law Society
B.S., Finance, University of New Orleans, 2011
University of New Orleans Baseball Team Captain, 2010-2011, and Member, 2008-2011
Sun Belt Conference Commissioner’s List for Academic Excellence
Admissions
Louisiana
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Memberships
Louisiana State Bar Association
Board of Directors, Member-at-Large for 2023, Jefferson Bar Association
