Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson
AssociateatGalloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
Lafayette, LA
Practicing business in Lafayette since 2018.
- 8+
- Years practicing
- 5
- Bar admissions
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Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is an associate based in Lafayette, LA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and Insurance. Jared has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith.
- Based in
- Lafayette, LA
- Experience
- over 8 years
- Known for
- Business · Environmental · Insurance
- Handles Business, Environmental, and Insurance matters from Lafayette, LA.
- Over 8 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson: Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson is an associate based in Lafayette, LA. The practice focuses on Business, Environmental, and Insurance. Jared has over 8 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson represents clients in Lafayette, Louisiana across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Business
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Environmental
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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Workers Comp
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Class Action
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Biography
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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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
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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
Credentials
Education
Southern University Law Center J.D.
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Southern University M.P.A. University of Virginia B.A. Government
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Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2019 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
2018 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Martinet Legal Society of Greater Lafayette- Member, 2019-Present •Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
membership
•Southwest Louisiana Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc
membership
- Father's Auxiliary Chair, 2024-2025
membership
Locations
Office locations
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
3861 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 300
Lafayette, LA 70508
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What areas of law does Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson practice?
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson focuses on Business, Environmental, Insurance, Litigation, and Product Liability.
Where is Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson located?
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson primarily serves clients in Lafayette, Louisiana, with an office at 3861 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 300.
How experienced is Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson?
Jared Elijah-Akeem Nelson has 8 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2018.
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