Shelley Jourdan Harrison

"I seek creative solutions to my client’s problems through constant communication, applied smarts, hard work, and meticulous attention to detail. My passion for the law is fueled by my determination to identify, anticipate, and achieve my client’s objectives."

In her second decade of practice as a litigator and trial advocate, Shelley Harrison brings extensive courtroom and trial experience in both civil and criminal matters to those she serves. Shelley defends major energy industry clients faced with local, regional, and national environmental claims and business disputes.

Shelley defends Fortune 500 and other oil and gas companies in claims of personal and property damage resulting from historic oil and gas exploration and production activities, commonly known as oilfield legacy litigation. This includes claims of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material contamination, soil contamination, shallow groundwater contamination, and drinking water aquifer contamination. She also advises on oil field legacy cases involving Louisiana’s Act 312, as well as lawsuits alleging breaches of mineral leases, surface leases, and the Louisiana Mineral Code.

An advocate who goes out of her way to understand what each client views as the win for their case, Shelley believes in making her clients’ jobs easier by cultivating strong professional relationships, anticipating each client’s needs, and taking responsibility for the details and overarching strategy of the lawsuit. Notably, Shelley is particularly valued for her ability to effectively facilitate large-scale discovery efforts in oil field legacy cases, including evidence preservation, electronic searches, collection, review and analysis, and production. A direct communicator who believes in fact and brevity, Shelley strives to conserve resources and offer predictability for her clients.

Prior to private practice, Shelley engaged in public practice as an attorney at the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeals. She also served as Assistant Attorney General for the Louisiana Department of Justice and as Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Baton Rouge. With these unique experiences, Shelley brings battle-tested skills to her litigation and trial defense practice today.