Jennifer R. Buckingham, Animal Law Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Animal Law, Appellate, and Business
DirectoratGalloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
New Orleans, LA
Practicing animal law in New Orleans since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Jennifer R. Buckingham is a director based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Animal Law, Appellate, and Business. Jennifer has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith.
- Based in
- New Orleans, LA
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Animal Law · Appellate · Business
- Handles Animal Law, Appellate, and Business matters from New Orleans, LA.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jennifer R. Buckingham: Jennifer R. Buckingham is a director based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Animal Law, Appellate, and Business. Jennifer has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jennifer takes on
Jennifer concentrates on animal law, appellate, business, general, and immigration. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jennifer handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Animal Law
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Appellate
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Business
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General
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Immigration
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Animal Law cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jennifer takes animal law matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Appellate cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jennifer takes appellate matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Business cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jennifer takes business matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
General cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jennifer takes general matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in New Orleans, Louisiana
Jennifer takes immigration matters in New Orleans, Louisiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jennifer agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jennifer R. Buckingham — animal law lawyer in New Orleans
Jennifer R. Buckingham is a director based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Animal Law, Appellate, and Business. Jennifer has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith.
Jennifer focuses her practice on insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, immigration, premises liability, professional liability, contractual liability, personal injury defense, and equine law. She had the privilege in 2019 of participating in the renowned Secondee Counsel Program run by Brit Underwriting Syndicate at Lloyd’s, where she trained with Brit’s property binders claims team and underwriters. This opportunity not only provided an expansive knowledge of the Lloyd’s Market, but also led to numerous speaking engagements, including as a panelist in DACG’s annual Binders 101 program since its inception in 2019, representation of several Lloyd’s syndicates, and has established Jennifer in the Lloyd’s Market. Over the past few years, Jennifer has spent a significant amount of time representing insurers and TPAs in hurricane-related bad faith, handling over 200 commercial and residential pre-litigation and litigation claims, and first-party property matters. Jennifer developed a strategy with the Lloyd’s syndicates and other carriers to coordinate with TPAs to more successfully handle pre-litigation claims and prevent future lawsuits. Utilizing the knowledge gained from handling these claims, Jennifer has also worked with various Lloyd’s syndicates to further develop their insurance policies and endorsements as well as developing claims handling guidelines to protect her clients in future claims. Jennifer has worked hard to develop a well-known reputation amongst the Special Masters and mediators handling the hurricane/bad faith property lawsuits as well as plaintiffs’ firms for being intelligent, reasonable, fair, but also assertive and very well-prepared.
After Jennifer completed her undergraduate degree, she worked in real estate development and subsequently moved to Kyiv, Ukraine, where she worked for an NGO analyzing trade and economic policy and advising government ministers and investors regarding Ukraine’s desired membership in NATO. Following law school, she practiced as a plaintiffs’ attorney in Chicago and New Orleans, litigating cases involving personal injury, multiple district litigation, and workers’ compensation, as well as helping clients with immigration issues.
Jennifer is fluent in Spanish, Ukrainian, and Polish.
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How Jennifer handles animal law matters
Jennifer focuses her practice on insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, immigration, premises liability, professional liability, contractual liability, personal injury defense, and equine law. She had the privilege in 2019 of participating in the renowned Secondee Counsel Program run by Brit Underwriting Syndicate at Lloyd’s, where she trained with Brit’s property binders claims team and…
The kind of cases Jennifer takes
Jennifer reviews new inquiries case-by-case for animal law, appellate, and business matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Tulane University Law School
J.D. · 2010
Certificate in International and Comparative Law Represented Tulane at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition in Vienna Research Assistant to the Director of
B.A. Political · 2006
Jurisdictions
Jennifer's state bar admissions
Illinois U.S. Court
2013 · ACTIVE
New York
2011 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
2011 · ACTIVE
Jennifer studied at J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.A. Political in Certificate in International and Comparative Law Represented Tulane at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition in Vienna Research Assistant to the Director of .
Law school and academic background
Jennifer completed J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.A. Political in Certificate in International and Comparative Law Represented Tulane at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition in Vienna Research Assistant to the Director of . Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jennifer runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jennifer's professional memberships and bar associations
ASSOCIATIONS •New Orleans Bar Association, Board Member •Louisiana State Bar Association •American Immigration Lawyers Association •National Lawyers Guild
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Locations
Jennifer R. Buckingham's office in New Orleans
Jennifer's primary office is at Hancock Whitney Center, 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor, New Orleans, LA, 70139. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr & Smith
Hancock Whitney Center, 701 Poydras Street, 40th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70139
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How to hire Jennifer R. Buckingham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new animal law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jennifer usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jennifer charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jennifer will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a animal law attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many animal law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jennifer
Jennifer discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in animal law practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every animal law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jennifer confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jennifer's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many animal law practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jennifer R. Buckingham
How much does it cost to hire Jennifer for a animal law case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jennifer walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jennifer offer a free consultation?
Jennifer charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jennifer's office. Some animal law attorneys offer free consults — check Jennifer's current terms during booking.
How long do animal law cases in Louisiana typically take?
Simple animal law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jennifer gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jennifer take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?
Jennifer is licensed in Louisiana. Matters governed by Louisiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jennifer will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jennifer?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jennifer will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jennifer accepting new animal law clients right now?
Jennifer's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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