Atty. 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.
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Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is an Associate based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, class action, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2018), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (2019), U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana (2019), and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana (2019). Educated at Southern University Law Center J.D. (—) and Southern University M.P.A. University of Virginia B.A. Government (—). Active member of Martinet Legal Society of Greater Lafayette- Member, 2019-Present •Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, •Southwest Louisiana Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc, and - Father's Auxiliary Chair, 2024-2025. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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 RELATED NEWS 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America 71 Galloway Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America ABA Names Galloway’s Jared Nelson a 2025 Top 40 Young Lawyer ABA Names Galloway’s Jared Nelson a 2025 Top 40 Young Lawyer Lafayette Attorney on the Road Less Traveled to Litigation Lafayette Attorney on the Road Less Traveled to Litigation Four Galloway Attorneys in Louisiana Honored as Top Young Lawyers Four Galloway Attorneys in Louisiana Honored as Top Young Lawyers Galloway Adds Litigation Experience in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana Galloway Adds Litigation Experience in Alabama, Florida, and Louisiana
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Louisiana →
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →
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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 Lafayette 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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