Has been a personal injury, property and casualty, and medical malpractice litigator for 30 years. Majority of practice is now Mediation. Has conducted more than 1,000 Mediations with experience in complex, multi-party litigation cases. Has received formal mediation training.  Additionally, has conducted more than 450 Hurricane Mediations and has been selected and appointed by the Courts to serve as an Umpire in numerous cases.     Is a Partner in the Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements, and Shaddock law firm () and is a Panel Member in Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions ().

Was recently selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America, 2013 19th Edition, which is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.

Martindale Hubbell: Awarded a rating of "AV" preeminent, representing the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.

Selected by his peers to membership in The National Academy of Disinguished Neutrals (), after having been found to meet stringent practice criteria and amongst the most demanded neutrals in Louisiana.