Jared E. Nelson

Jared E. Nelson


Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

Recognized since 2024

Lafayette, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Energy Law

Environmental Law

Insurance Law

Litigation - Environmental

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

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Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is a dedicated advocate known for partnering with clients through complex legal challenges. He draws on a diverse background in private and government practice to provide thorough communication, trust, and tailored solutions. Jared focuses on casualty, commercial, mass tort, environmental, workers’ compensation, and insurance defense litigation. His responsive, detail-oriented approach delivers value and confidence to clients.

Discover more about Jared’s client-centered practice at: gallowaylawfirm.com

Location
  • 3861 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Suite 300
    Lafayette, LA 70503
Education
  • Southern University Law Center, JD, graduated 2018
  • Southern University, MPA
  • University of Virginia, BA
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2018
Affiliations
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Member
  • Lafayette Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel - Member
  • American Bar Association - YLD Member
  • National Bar Association - YLD Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Awards:
  • American Bar Association, 2025 On The Rise Top 40 Young Lawyer Award

  • National Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, 2024 Lendon J. Alexander Advocacy & Leadership Award Recipient

  • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, 2022 Frank L. Maraist Award Recipient

Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

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