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Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & SmithAssociate
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson
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Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson

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3861 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 300, Lafayette, LA 70508

Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Defense & Coverage and 5 more

About Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson

Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is a dedicated and highly skilled advocate for his clients, partnering with them and guiding them through complex legal challenges with professionalism and care. Drawing from his diverse background in both private law and government service, he works diligently to go way above and way beyond in building long-lasting relationships based on trust, thorough communication, and a deep understanding of his client’s needs and goals. Jared’s dedication to creating partnerships rooted in respect, diversity, and success sets his practice apart.

Jared has extensive experience in litigated and non-litigated matters, including energy law, mass tort litigation, civil rights cases, and environmental cases. His practice focuses on casualty litigation, commercial litigation, premises liability, mass tort and class action, environmental law, workers’ compensation, and insurance defense and coverage. Jared provides strategic solutions that lead to effective results, prioritizing responsiveness and accessibility. His meticulous, detail-oriented services deliver exceptional value and confidence to his clients, knowing that they have partnered with a formidable litigator, trusted legal advisor, and business partner.

A native of New York City, Jared is a fan of basketball and football. When not advocating for his clients, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife, Joelle, and their daughter.

Awards & Recognitions

•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America - Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, 2026
•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
•American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, 2024 Star of the Quarter (Quarter 3) Award Recipient
•Acadiana Profile “Top Lawyer” General Service (2023), Mass Tort Litigation & Class Action (2024)
•Louisiana Super Lawyers “Rising Star”, 2023-2025
•Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, 2022 Frank L. Maraist Award Recipient
•Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, 2023 Young Lawyers Committee Member of the Year Award Recipient
•National Black Lawyers Association “Top 40 under 40”, 2020-Present

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Galloway Adds Litigation Experience in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana

 

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Other 5
    • Insurance Defense & Coverage
    • Mass Tort & Class Action
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Commercial/Corporate
    • Environmental

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2018, Louisiana
    2019, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
    2019, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
    2019, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
    2019, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    Memberships

    Associations

    •Defense Research Institute (DRI) Professional & Business Development Mentoring Program, 2023-2024
    •National Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Member, 2024-Present
    •American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (YLD Leadership Academy, YLD Scholar, 2023-Present
    Men of Color Project Chair, 2024-Present
    YLD Assembly Assistant, 2024-2025)
    •Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (Young Lawyers Committee Secretary, 2023-Present
    Board of Directors Member, 2024-Present)
    •Louisiana State Bar Association (House of Delegates Member, 15th Judicial District Court, 2020-Present
    Young Lawyers Division Council, District 3 Representative, 2021-Present
    Diversity Committee Member, 2019-Present
    Leadership LSBA Class Participant, 2019-2020
    Leadership LSBA Class Co-Chair, 2020-2021)
    •Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Pathfinders Program, 2021-2022
    •Lafayette Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Member, 2020-Present
    •Louis A. Martinet Legal Society of Greater Lafayette- Member, 2019-Present
    •Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
    •Southwest Louisiana Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc.- Father's Auxiliary Chair, 2024-2025

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southern University Law Center
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Southern University
    M.P.A.

    University of Virginia
    B.A.
    Government

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    Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson was admitted in 2018 to the State of Louisiana.
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    Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith was established in 1987.

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