Kelsey Leigh Jarrett

Kelsey Leigh Jarrett, Insurance Attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Litigation

AssociateatPorteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P.

New Orleans, LA

Practicing insurance in New Orleans since 2014.

12+
Years practicing
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Kelsey Leigh Jarrett is an associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kelsey has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P..

Based in
New Orleans, LA
Experience
over 12 years
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Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Insurance and Litigation matters from New Orleans, LA.
  • Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kelsey Leigh Jarrett: Kelsey Leigh Jarrett is an associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kelsey has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P..

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kelsey takes on

Kelsey concentrates on insurance and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kelsey handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

Kelsey takes insurance 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 Kelsey agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in New Orleans, Louisiana

Kelsey takes litigation 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 Kelsey agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kelsey Leigh Jarrett — insurance lawyer in New Orleans

Kelsey Leigh Jarrett is an associate based in New Orleans, LA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Litigation. Kelsey has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P..

Kelsey Leigh Jarrett is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance. Kelsey received a degree from Kelsey also has an from the University of New Orleans, and has been licensed for 12 years. Kelsey practices at Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA.

How Kelsey handles insurance matters

Kelsey Leigh Jarrett is a lawyer practicing litigation, insurance. Kelsey received a degree from Kelsey also has an from the University of New Orleans, and has been licensed for 12 years. Kelsey practices at Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P. in New Orleans, LA.

Who Kelsey represents

Kelsey reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and litigation matters in New Orleans and the surrounding Louisiana area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Tulane University Law School

    J.D. · 2013

  • Kelsey also has an from the University of New Orleans M.A Rhodes College

    B.A. International · 2008

Jurisdictions

Kelsey's state bar admissions

  • Louisiana

    2014 · ACTIVE

Kelsey studied at J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.A. International in Kelsey also has an from the University of New Orleans M.A Rhodes College.

Law school and academic background

Kelsey completed J.D. in Tulane University Law School and B.A. International in Kelsey also has an from the University of New Orleans M.A Rhodes College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kelsey runs in Louisiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Kelsey Leigh Jarrett's office in New Orleans

Kelsey's primary office is at 704 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130-3774. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Porteous, Hainkel and Johnson, L.L.P.

704 Carondelet Street

New Orleans, LA 70130-3774

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kelsey Leigh Jarrett — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kelsey usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kelsey charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelsey'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; Kelsey will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in New Orleans, Louisiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Kelsey

Kelsey discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. Kelsey confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kelsey's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kelsey Leigh Jarrett

  • How much does it cost to hire Kelsey for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelsey walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kelsey offer a free consultation?

    Kelsey charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelsey's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Kelsey's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Louisiana typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. Kelsey gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kelsey take my case if I'm outside New Orleans?

    Kelsey 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 — Kelsey 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 Kelsey?

    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. Kelsey will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kelsey accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Kelsey's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Metairie in Louisiana

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