J. Alan Harrell

J. Alan Harrell

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Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Environmental
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Environmental
J. Alan Harrell
J. Alan Harrell
Baton Rouge, LA
Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

204 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Alan Harrell practices environmental law and litigation, with an emphasis on toxic tort litigation and class actions. He also counsels clients on environmental regulatory matters. Working at the intersection of substantive environmental law, science, and litigation, Mr. Harrell regularly works with a variety of expert witnesses in areas ranging from hydrogeology to vapor intrusion.

Mr. Harrell’s practice includes representing chemical manufacturing facilities and environmental insurers in actions alleging personal exposure, diminution of property value, and other damages. He has also defended clients in cases involving claims of contamination from oil and gas operations.

In addition to his environmental practice, Mr. Harrell has handled a variety of commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract claims, as well as defended professional liability claims brought against environmental consultants, engineers, and other professionals. He is also the coordinator of pro bono legal services for the Baton Rouge office.

Works at
Phelps Dunbar LLP

204 Best Lawyers awards

Phelps Dunbar LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Louisiana State University, J.D., graduated 1997
  • Louisiana State University, BA, graduated 1994

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association - Member, Mass Torts Litigation Committee
  • Baton Rouge Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association - Member
  • Rotary Club of Baton Rouge - Member
  • Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Foundation - Member, Board of Trustees

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Environmental
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Environmental, Baton Rouge (2024)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Environmental
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Environmental Law
Awards:
  • AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell
  • The Best Lawyers in America

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