Atty. Jacob J. Pritt
Jacob Pritt is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. Jacob litigates complex commercial and employment matters involving restrictive covenants and trade secrets; discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims; wage and hour claims; and occupational safety and health.
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About Jacob J. Pritt at a glance
Jacob J. Pritt is a employment and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker Llp. Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jacob Pritt is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group
- Jacob litigates complex commercial and employment matters involving restrictive covenants and trade secrets
- discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims
- wage and hour claims
- and occupational safety and health
- In addition to litigation, Jacob advises clients on all aspects of employment law and human resources compliance
- Beyond the employment context, he advises clients on compliance with a wide range of civil rights statutes, including Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding public accommodations and Title IX regarding sex discrimination in education
- Prior to joining Jones Walker, Jacob received his juris doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School, where he was a member of the moot court team and a Notes and Comments Editor on the Tulane Law Review
- Before law school, Jacob graduated from Harvard University with a concentration in philosophy
- Jacob currently serves on the board of directors of the Harvard Club of Louisiana
Practice Areas Explained
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacob J. Pritt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Jacob J. Pritt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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