Jared E. Nelson

Jared E. Nelson

Lafayette, LA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

29 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Energy Law Environmental Law Insurance Law Litigation - Environmental Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Biography

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

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

29 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Southern University Law Center, JD, graduated 2018
  • Southern University, MPA
  • University of Virginia, BA

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2018

  • 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

  • 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
  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association, 2018
  • 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
  • Southern University Law Center, JD, graduated 2018
  • Southern University, MPA
  • University of Virginia, BA
  • 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

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

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

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