About

Jeffrey J. Gelpi is a skilled lawyer in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a focus on representing major international oil and gas companies in high-stakes environmental contamination lawsuits. Learn more about his background and experience below. Jeffrey J. Gelpi is a dedicated lawyer based in New Orleans, Louisiana, known for his expertise in representing major international oil and gas companies in a variety of high-stakes lawsuits. His practice primarily focuses on cases involving allegations of environmental contamination caused by oil and gas exploration and production activities, including soil, sediment, groundwater, and drinking water issues. With extensive experience in drafting motions and briefs in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, Jeff is well-equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and skill. Before joining his current firm in 2016, Jeff served as a law clerk for the Honorable Carl J. Barbier of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. During his clerkship, he gained valuable experience assisting in the resolution of numerous federal court cases, further enhancing his litigation skills and legal knowledge. Jeff\s diverse background in federal court cases has been instrumental in shaping his current practice and approach to handling complex legal issues. Jeffrey J. Gelpi earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Louisiana State University in 2012, and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Tulane University Law School in 2015. During his time at Tulane, he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as an editor of the Tulane Law Review, a member of the Tulane Moot Court Board, and a Legal Research and Writing Senior Fellow. Jeff\s academic achievements include receiving the Charles Janvier II Award for his contributions to the Tulane Law Review, Dean Rufus C. Harris Civil Law Awards for his publications on civil law subjects, the James Cooke Johnson Scholarship, and the Dean\s Medal. With his strong educational background, extensive experience in federal court cases, and dedication to his clients, Jeffrey J. Gelpi is a trusted and reliable advocate for major international oil and gas companies facing complex legal challenges in environmental contamination lawsuits.

Legal Issues

Environmental Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

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• English

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Experience

• Lawyer
  Kean Miller LLP
  2016
• Law Clerk to the Honorable Carl J. Barbier
  United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  2015
• Judicial Extern to the Honorable Fredericka H. Wicker
  Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit
  2014
• Research Assistant
  Tulane University Law School
  2014
• Summer Associate
  Carver Darden Koretzky Tessier Finn Blossman & Areaux, LLC
  2014
• Summer Associate
  Bland & Partners PLLC
  2014
• Judicial Extern
  United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
  2013
• Summer Intern to Congressman Steve Scalise
  United States House of Representatives
  2011

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