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Our practice is only as great as our attorneys, and we have worked to
hire and retain attorneys with expertise and dedication to the success
of our clients.
hire and retain attorneys with expertise and dedication to the success
of our clients.
Each of our attorneys have unique backgrounds and experiences, including a past
presidents/chairmen of various community boards, past In-House corporate counsel, and
others with years of experience in the area of defense.
presidents/chairmen of various community boards, past In-House corporate counsel, and
others with years of experience in the area of defense.
Johnson & Siebeneicher,
Inc.
Inc.
A Professional Law Corporation
Our Attorneys:
| Michael T. Johnson - Partner Louisiana College, B.S. (Public Administration) 1981 Southern University School of Law - Cum Laude 1984 - admitted to practice law - 1984 Louisiana Bar Association American Bar Association Alexandria Bar Association Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Defense Research Institute International Association of Defense Counsel Education Law Association Louisiana State Bar Association - Board of Governors 2004 Admitted to practice in Eastern and Middle Districts of Federal Court Special Assistant District Attorney, Parish of Rapides - 1998 to present Special Assistant Attorney General for State of Louisiana City Attorney, Division of Louisiana Municipal Association Louisiana City Attorney Association - President City Attorney - Pineville, Louisiana 2001-2004 Attorney General’s Special Task Force - Insurance and Civil Litigation Sections Tort Reform Advisory Committee Commissioner of the Louisiana State Police Commission appointed by Former Governor Mike Foster Commissioner of the Louisiana Board of Ethics appointed by Former Governor Kathleen Blanco Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, 1997-2002 Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, President, 1999-2000 Community Advisory Committee LSU Healthcare Founding President of Rapides Children’s Advocacy Center, 1996-2000 Founding President of CASA, 1996-2000 Citizen Advisory Committee for State Office of Community Service Child Abuse Fatalities, 1999-2005 Renaissance Home for Troubled Youth, Board Member, 2000-2005 Renaissance Home for Troubled Youth, President, 2003 Dr. Glenn Bryant Memorial Service Award for service to children, 2004 Family Counseling Agency, Board of Directors Community service award to children, 2005 Founding Board Member TREE House Children’s Museum, 1999-2002 Board of Directors of Crossroads Riding Center for Troubled Youth, 1995-1997 Weed and Seed Community Crime Task Force Ministers of Economic Development Board Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce, President, 2005 Vice President of Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Division of Governmental Affairs, 2002-2003 Treasurer of Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Division of Governmental Affairs, 2000-2001 North Rapides Business and Industry Alliance, President, 2007-present Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) Board of Directors, 2009-present Louisiana College Board of Trustees, 1996-2002 Louisiana College Board of Trustees, President, 1999-2001 Barron Elementary Board of Directors, 1995-1998 Rapides Education Committee, Co-Chairman, 1995-2001 Rapides Symphony Board of Directors, 2008-2009 The Rotary Club of Alexandria Board, 2006-present Rotary International Paul Harris Fellowship Award, 2002 United Way Board of Directors, 2000-2003 United Way Secretary/Treasurer, 2002-2003 Louisiana Central Republican Committee Member, 1990-1993 Republican District PAC Chairman, 1993-1994 Congressional Aide, U.S. House of Representatives, 1980 Law Clerk - Louisiana State Senate, 1982-1984 Member of Kingsville Baptist Church S. Aaron Siebeneicher - Partner - graduated Cum Laude from Louisiana College in 1991 where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. In 1994, he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree from J.D. Loyola University School of Law where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi Fraternity and the Moot Court Staff. Mr. Siebeneicher served as a law clerk for the Honorable B. Dexter Ryland, Judge, Ninth Judicial District, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana. He is a member of the Alexandria Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association and Federal Bar Association. He is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Louisiana Bar Association, Crossroads/Alexandria Inns of Court, and the Central Louisiana Claims Association. He is the Human Rights Committee’s Attorney for Louisiana Special Education Center and a member of The Extra Mile. He is a board member of the Central Louisiana Indigent Defender Board, and a Master Mason. Mr. Siebeneicher is admitted to practice in Eastern, Middle and Western Federal District Courts as well as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. Jeffrey S. Ingram - Partner - graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1993, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Law. In 1998 he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree graduating Cum Laude at the Southern University School of Law and was admitted to practice law in 1998. He is recognized in the 1996 and 1997 editions of the National Dean’s List. Mr. Ingram served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Harry F. Randow, District Judge, Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana. He is a member of the Alexandria Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association and American Bar Association as well as the Young Lawyers Division of the Louisiana Bar Association. Mr. Ingram is admitted to practice in the Eastern, Middle and Western Federal District Courts, as well as the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal. June Wells Foster - Associate - graduated from Louisiana College in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree where she was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and Alpha Chi Sororities. In 1990, she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Tulane University of Louisiana School of Law where she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Sorority. Ms. Foster served as a law clerk for the Honorable W. Ross Foote, Judge, Ninth Judicial District, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana. She is a member of the Alexandria Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, American Bar Association, Avoyelles Bar Association, and Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel. She is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Louisiana Bar Association and the Alexandria Bar Association. Ms. Foster is admitted to practice with the State of Louisiana, Supreme Court for the State of Louisiana, and Western Federal District Courts. Laura N. Sylvester - Associate - was born in Alexandria, Louisiana. She received her Diploma in International Relations from the University of Wales, Swansea in 1990, her BA from Louisiana State University in 1991 and her JD from Louisiana State University in 1994. She is admitted to practice in Colorado and Louisiana, U.S. District Court - Western District of Louisiana and the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Sylvester is a former Assistant City Attorney for the City of Alexandria, former Congressional Intern, U.S. House of Representatives, and was appointed as law clerk to the Honorable W. Ross Foote, Retired, Chief Judge of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. She is a member of the Alexandria Bar Association, Executive Council and elected officer - Young lawyers Section of the Alexandria Bar Association, Fellow since 2001 of Louisiana Bar Foundation, LBF Grants Committee Member and Subcommittee Chair - IOLTA Grants Committee and Crossroads Inn of Court - Mentor attorney. Leah M. Penny - Associate - Ms. Penny is a true military brat, born in Lakenheath, England, and raised throughout Europe and the United States. She has deep roots in Alexandria, LA, and returned here after high school to earn a BA from Louisiana College in 1996. She attended Loyola University of law in New Orleans, earning her civil law JD in 2004, with a common law certification. Following a two-year clerkship for the Honorable F. Rae Swent, Retired, Chief Judge to the 9th JDC, Ms. Penny accepted a position with Faircloth, Viilar & Elliot, LLC, as both attorney and the firm business manager. Having several years experience as a plaintiff attorney, Ms. Penny now practices insurance defense for our firm. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association, and the Alexandria Bar Association, having served as a board member of the Alexandria Young Lawyers' Board (2007-2008). Ms. Penny is also a member of Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity (2003 - present), the Alexandria Inns of Court (2006 - present), and continues to serve as council member of the Central Louisiana Pro Bono Board (2007 - present). Leanne Lacaze Bridges - Associate - Ms. Bridges attended Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, LA where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in Business. While attending Centenary College, Ms. Bridges was the Assistant Campaign Fundraiser for former U.S. Congressman McCrery. Ms. Bridges received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2008. While at Loyola, Ms. Bridges argued on the Loyola Trial Advocacy Program and represented Loyola at the AAJ Student Trial Advocacy Regional Competition. Ms. Bridges also served on Loyola's Trial Advocacy Board from 2007 - 2008. While at Loyola Ms. Bridges interned with the Honorable Roland Belsome of the State Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and clerked for a defense litigation firm. Ms. Bridges was admitted to practice in Louisiana in 2008. She is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association. |