Jovian V. Scafati - New Orleans, LA
Attorney at Smith & Fawer, LLC
Government Relations Lawyers in New Orleans, LA
201 St. Charles Ave. #3702 New Orleans, LA 70170
New Orleans Government Relations Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Government Relations
- Trusts, Estates, and Succession
- Community Property
- Insurance Litigation
- Property and Environmental Litigation
- Professional Liability Litigation
Attorney Information
Overview
Jovian V. Scafati joined Smith & Fawer, LLC prior to her graduation in 2022 with the highest distinction of summa cum laude from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
A gifted writer and communicator, Jovian was an Articles Editor for Loyola Law Review and served as a research and teaching assistant for Dean Blaine LeCesne. As a member of Loyola’s Advocacy Center, Jovian served as both a coach and competitor for Loyola Moot Court’s National Team.
Jovian’s practice focuses on insurance litigation, professional liability litigation, property and environmental litigation, government relations, community property, and trusts, estates and successions.
Born and raised in New York City, Jovian lived in eastern Wisconsin prior to joining Smith & Fawer, LLC and attending law school in New Orleans. During her time in the Midwest, Jovian graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security and a minor in Culture, Media, and Gender studies from Marian University. Jovian worked in the public sector, assisting with emergency preparedness, and in the insurance industry, adjusting property, auto, and liability claims.
Jovian resides with her son in the Greater New Orleans area.
Education
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Legal Education
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Loyola University New Orleans College of Law,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 2022
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Honors: Loyola Moot Court’s National Team
Honors: Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
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Loyola University New Orleans College of Law,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 2022
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Pro Bono Activities
- Lawyers in Libraries
- Italian American Cultural Center, Member
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 2023
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 2023
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 2023
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 2023
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 2023
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