Larry Roedel is a native of Zachary, Louisiana who earned a Business Administration Degree from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University Law School. The focus of his practice for 40 years has been the blend of general litigation with extensive work on public - private partnerships for the construction of large public projects in the State of Louisiana.

These projects include the post-Katrina rebuild of the Superdome, the new North Terminal at Louis Armstrong - New Orleans International Airport, and the Louisiana International Gulf Transport Terminal Project.

Larry has served as General Counsel for the Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District (Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Zephyr Stadium and related facilities) and has led Project Management Teams for the State of Louisiana.

Larry has been consistently recognized several years in the Best Lawyers in America Publication by U.S. News and World Report and carries an AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell. He is an active member in his church and has served The Dunham School as a Trustee and General Counsel. He has been fortunate to serve in an advisory role to Governors Buddy Roemer, Kathleen Blanco and Bobby Jindal.

Areas of Practice

• 2004 - 2016: General Counsel for Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (Superdome, Smoothie King Center, Zephyr Stadium)
• Project Management for State of Louisiana
• Product Liability (Numerous Trial and Appeals; Guest Lecturer at LSU and Southern Law Schools)
• Construction/Corporate: Directors and Officers Liability; and Healthcare Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Louisiana
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
• U.S. Supreme Court

Education

• Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • Juris Doctorate - 1977
  • Honors: Phi Kappa Phi
  • Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Honors: Order of the Coif
• Louisiana State University
  • B.S. - 1973
  • Major: Business Administration

Honors and Awards

• Best Lawyers - Civil Litigation
• AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell
• Best Lawyers in America Publication by U.S. News and World Report

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Baton Rouge Bar Association
• Louisiana State Bar Association
• Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, Member
• Board Member, The Dunham School

Past Employment Positions

• Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District, General Counsel

Pro Bono Activities

• The Dunham School, Trustee and General Counsel