Jacob A. Airey - a New Orleans, 70130 (LA) Complex Litigation Lawyer

New Orleans Complex Litigation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Complex Litigation
Insurance Coverage Litigation/Insurance Policy Review
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Litigation
Contracts
Risk Management
Succession and Probate Matters
Admiralty

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Airey has a broad base of experience, representing a wide array of both domestic and international clients. His litigation experience includes acting as lead trial counsel in federal and state court and before arbitration panels, and performing appellate work in the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and all Louisiana Appellate courts. In addition to his trial work, Mr. Airey provides business advice and legal guidance to clients regarding business operation and formation, employment matters, mergers, real estate transactions, and risk management. As a former licensed Coast Guard Captain, Mr. Airey also has extensive knowledge of admiralty and maritime matters. In 2019 he was elected unopposed as St. Tammany Parish Councilman for District 13. He also serves on the board for St. Tammany Communication District No. 1, as well as holding executive positions on a number of civic organization boards.

Education

Legal Education
- Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2002
  J.D.
  Honors: Hermann Moyse Senior Scholarship Recipient
  Honors: Chancellor's List
  Honors: Sr. Scholarship Recipient
  Honors: Ethics Committee Member
  Honors: Law Review
  Honors: Activities and Societies: Law Review
- Louisiana State University Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2002
  BA Civil Law Studies
Non Legal Education
- Louisiana State University, 1997
  Political Science
  Honors: Deans List
  Honors: Dean's List 4.0 award
  Honors: Beychock Award
  Honors: Best essay 1997 (political science)

Current Employment Position(s)

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Classes and Seminars

In and Outs of Louisiana LLCs, January 5, 2012
Veteran's Aid and Attendance Benefits Seminar, Multiple Dates
Succession Law Update, 2010

Pro Bono Activities

Slidell Youth Soccer Club, Board Member, 2011-present. Current Vice-President (Past President, Treasurer)
Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach, 2010- present (licensed though United Soccer Coaches and US Youth Soccer)
St. Tammany Communication District No. 1, Board Member, 2020-present
Military Road Alliance, Inc.- Executive Board Member, 2014 to 2020
River Oaks Home Owners Association, Past President

Representative Cases

USA Disaster Recovery, Inc. v. St. Tammany Parish Government, et al.
- Citation: 145 So.3d 235
- Court: La.
- Year: 2012
In re Succession of Thomas
- Citation: WL 5549035
- Court: La. App. 1st Cir.
- Year: 2010
Padilla v Schwartz
- Citation: 11 So.3d 6
- Court: La. App. 4 Cir.
- Year: 2009
Safety Nat. Cas. Corp. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyds London
- Citation: 558 F.3d 599
- Court: 5th Cir.
- Year: 2009
Marmac LLC v. Meridian Resource & Exploration, LLC
- Citation: WL 1651977
- Court: Ed. La.
- Year: 2007
Marquette Transp. Co. v. Trinity Marine Products, Inc.
- Citation: WL 2349461
- Court: E.D. La.
- Year: 2006
Scarborough v Clemco Indus.
- Citation: 391 F.3d 660
- Court: 5th Cir.
- Year: 2004

Bar Admissions

Louisiana, 2002
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2003
U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 2003

Other Affiliations

Slidell Bar Association
Inns of Court

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New Orleans, LA

909 Poydras Street
Suite 2800
New Orleans, LA 70112

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Phone: 504-299-2122

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Website: https://www.shergarner.com

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