Atty. Jane A. Jackson
Jane Jackson focuses her practice in the areas of environmental litigation, oil and gas, and commercial litigation. She handles the defense of environmental claims by landowners alleging environmental damage arising from oil and gas exploration and production operations.
Energy Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 16+ Years Experience
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About Jane A. Jackson at a Glance
Jane A. Jackson is a energy attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2010) and Texas (2018). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 2010) and Tulane University (B.A., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jane A. Jackson
- Jane Jackson focuses her practice in the areas of environmental litigation, oil and gas, and commercial litigation
- She handles the defense of environmental claims by landowners alleging environmental damage arising from oil and gas exploration and production operations
- Ms. Jackson has represented public entities in land use cases involving the appropriation of property for constructing and maintaining hurricane protection levees, and she also has experience handling cases involving land loss claims in coastal areas, toxic torts, maritime personal injury, and construction contracts
- Ms. Jackson has also handled litigation involving breach of contract and construction disputes
- Ms. Jackson works closely with clients to develop litigation strategies and with key fact and expert witnesses to prepare them for deposition and trial testimony
- Ms. Jackson represents clients in federal and state court and has experience at both the trial and appellate court levels
- Ms. Jackson earned her JD, summa cum laude, from Tulane University Law School where she served as Articles Editor of Tulane Law Review
- She also received the Rufus C. Harris Award in Torts and CALI Excellence Awards in Successions, Donations, & Trusts
- Torts
- Contracts II
- and Toxic Tort Litigation & Practice
- In October 2015, Ms. Jackson was an honoree in the New Orleans CityBusiness "Ones to Watch" in the legal field feature, and she received the New Orleans CityBusiness 2018 Leadership in Law Award
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Energy & Utilities Law in New Orleans
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
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 venue, 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.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Jane A. Jackson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jane A. Jackson's practice in the field of energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jane A. Jackson brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana and Texas, Jane A. Jackson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Energy Practice
Concentrating on energy means Jane A. Jackson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Jane A. Jackson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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