Alec N. Andrade

Alec N. Andrade is a distinguished environmental litigator at the forefront of mass tort, product liability, and general commercial litigation. Based in Louisiana, Alec is a pivotal legal team member, recognized as an “Associate to Watch” by Chambers USA 2022 for his exceptional skills in Litigation: General Commercial. His reputation is built on being “extremely responsive and diligent,” greatly enhancing his legal practice.

Alec’s educational foundation is as impressive as his professional achievements. He graduated magna cum laude with a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2019, where he was a William L. Crowe Scholar and served as Managing Editor of the Loyola Law Review. His academic journey began at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he earned a B.A. in English Literature in 2016.

Admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2019, Alec is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Louisiana. His early legal experience includes a significant clerkship with the Honorable Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle of the Eastern District Court of Louisiana, which provided him with invaluable insights into federal court procedures and strategies.

Alec is an experienced litigator with a proven track record managing nearly 120 concurrent cases as part of high-performing trial teams. His hands-on litigation experience includes second-chair trial preparation, complex motion practice, preparing corporate witnesses for deposition, and conducting direct examinations at pre-trial hearings. Drawing on his background as a federal judicial law clerk, Alec delivers practical, strategic guidance in matters before both state and federal courts.

In his own words, Alec N. Andrade approaches litigation by handling all aspects “from discovery disputes and dispositive motion drafting to depositions and trial preparation.” His ability to communicate effectively, dedication to hard work, and analytical mindset enable him to frame legal arguments concisely and yield superior results for clients across various industries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Perkins Thompson
• Board Member, Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans
• Member, New Orleans Bar Association
• Member, New Orleans Federal Bar Association
• Associate Member, Thomas More Loyola Law School American Inn of Court
• Member, Diversity Committee
• Member, Greater New Orleans, Inc., Public Policy Committee

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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