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Hon. Billie Colombaro
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Hon. Billie Colombaro

Former Judge, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals | Commercial Mediator & AAA Arbitrator

Judge Billie Colombaro is a former Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge and a highly experienced commercial mediator and arbitrator with over 40 years of legal, judicial, arbitration, and dispute resolution experience.

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Judge Billie Colombaro is a former Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge and a highly experienced commercial mediator and arbitrator with over 40 years of legal, judicial, arbitration, and dispute resolution experience. She helps businesses, insurers, executives, professionals, and organizations resolve complex commercial conflicts efficiently and effectively. Her extensive judicial experience and decades of arbitration and mediation practice enable her to provide informed case evaluation, practical risk assessment, and resolution-focused guidance.

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  • Business Relationships
  • Commercial
  • Construction
  • Contract
  • Employment
  • Financial Matters
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance Coverage
  • International Commercial Conflicts
  • Multi-party Litigation
  • Partnerships
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Estate
  • Workplace
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AAA Commercial Arbitrator American Arbitration Association 2000
Former Judge, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals State of Louisiana 1990
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Why do commercial parties often choose arbitration over going to court?

Commercial parties frequently prefer arbitration for several practical reasons. It allows them to select a neutral with relevant expertise, rather than being assigned a judge who may have no background in the subject...

Published September 12, 2026 Last reviewed September 12, 2026
New YorkComplex Commercial Mediation & Arbitration
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How are international arbitration awards enforced across countries?

The enforceability of international arbitration awards rests largely on a widely adopted treaty commonly known as the New York Convention, formally the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral...

Published September 12, 2026 Last reviewed September 12, 2026
New YorkInternational Arbitration
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How does mediation of a large, multi-party commercial case actually work?

In a large, multi-party commercial mediation, preparation is everything. The neutral typically reviews detailed submissions from each party in advance, becomes deeply familiar with the facts and the competing positions,...

Published September 12, 2026 Last reviewed September 12, 2026
New YorkComplex Commercial Mediation & Arbitration
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