Jade M. Wandell

Partner
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 
504-525-9888
Toll Free: 
866-514-9888
Fax:
504-525-9899
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Jade is a seasoned multi-state litigator with a proven record of trial success since she began her legal career in 2010.  Her practice includes wide and varied experience in state and federal courts, focused primarily on complex and commercial litigation. To better serve her client’s needs, Jade has also developed skills and expanded her practice to include the negotiation and drafting of commercial contracts and protection of her clients’ privacy and intellectual property rights. 

Jade approaches litigation with an emphasis on creative, nuanced, and efficient strategies, prioritizing her clients every step of the way.  Her well-rounded background, keen interest in learning, and love of problem solving combine to serve and advance her clients’ goals.  

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Areas of Practice
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  • Jury and Bench Trials
  • Complex and Commercial Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Premises and Product Liability
  • Construction Law
  • Appellate Law
  • Toxic Torts
  • Intellectual Property
  • Transportation Law
  • Privacy Law
  • Commercial Contracts
Credentials
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Certified Legal Specialties
Bar Admissions
  • Missouri, 2010
  • Illinois, 2011
  • Louisiana, 2015
  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
Education

Washington University in St. Louis

  • B.A. Economics, 2006
  • B.A. Spanish Literature, 2006
  • Full tuition 4 year academic scholarship
  • Summer scholarship to Freshman Summer Academic Program

Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University

  • Cum Laude
  • J. D., 2010
  • Graduate Diploma of Civil Law, 2010
Honors & Awards
  • Bar Association of Missouri St. Louis Trial Competition, St. Louis, MO (March 2011).  First place and highest score in trial competition for young lawyers.
Professional Associates & Awards
Published Works
  • Jade M. Wandell, A View from the First Chair, Bar Association of St. Louis’ The Lawyer (Feb. 2012)
  • Illinois Personal Injury Litigation Handbook (Jade M. Wandell co-ed., Lexis Nexis)(2014)
Representative Cases
  • Smith v. Kansa Technology, LLC, No.2:16-cv-16597 (United States District Court, E.D. Louisiana 05/02/2018) – won defense verdict in jury trial in lawsuit against technology company product manufacturer.  Subsequently defeated Plaintiff’s appeals in the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal and United States Supreme Court.
  • Antippas v. Nola Hotel Grp., LLC, 2017-0798 (La. App. 4 Cir. 2/27/19), 265 So. 3d 1212 – won defense jury verdict in French quarter bicycle accident.  Defeated Plaintiff’s appeal in the Louisiana Fourth Circuit.
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  • Lee v. Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., No. CV 18-5831, 2019 WL 656164 (E.D. La. Jan. 10, 2019) – won summary judgment in open and obvious slip and fall claim after removing claim to Federal Court.
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  • McGinnis v. Target Corp. of Minnesota, 801 F. App'x 298 (5th Cir. 2020) – won summary judgment in hotly disputed trip and fall claim.  Successfully also defeated Plaintiff’s appeal to the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal.
Classes/Seminars
Fraternities/Sororities
Past Employment Positions
Community Involvement
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  • Jade is an avid and active supporter of PAWS Chicago (non-profit, building a no kill Chicago)
  • The Northshore Humane Society (non-profit, no kill animal rescue)
  • Hope House of Covington (independent, non-profit dedicated to ending the cycle of child abuse in our communities).