Jarrell Charles is a distinguished attorney and partner at Guglielmo, Lopez, Tuttle, Hunter & Jarrell, L.L.P., specializing in general civil and trial practice with a strong focus on insurance defense, workers’ compensation, and environmental law. With over 35 years of experience and an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, he stands out for his deep expertise in handling complex litigation, particularly legacy lawsuits related to oil and gas contamination.
His practice is built on a foundation of technical knowledge, having earned a degree in petroleum engineering before pursuing law. He represents a range of clients, including oil companies, mineral lessees, operators, and drilling contractors, and is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. His approach combines rigorous legal strategy with industry-specific insight.
Services Offered
- General Civil & Trial Practice
- General Liability / Personal Injury Defense
- Workers Compensation
- Environmental Law / Oilfield Contamination
- Construction Defects
- Business Law & Commercial Litigation
- Banking Law & Collections
- Real Estate
- Trusts, Successions, and Wills
- Mediation Services
- Family Law
- Probate
- Contracts
- Property Disputes
He serves clients throughout Louisiana and is an active member of the St. Landry Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, and the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.
