Biography
A former U.S. Marine Corps captain, Jared Walsh is a seasoned military trial lawyer with over a dozen successful jury verdicts. He is a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice group. Jared is familiar with all aspects of litigation having clerked for a federal magistrate judge, federal district judge, and a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
In addition to his extensive trial experience, Jared routinely handles arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (JAMS). His in-depth mastery of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms positions him as a strategic tactician, ensuring clients not only navigate adversarial proceedings seamlessly but emerge with favorable and impactful results. Moreover, he consistently integrates litigation efforts with acute sensitivity to operational and business concerns, providing a comprehensive approach that goes beyond legal intricacies to meet broader strategic objectives. Jared's proficiency in both litigation and arbitration positions him as a versatile and sought-after legal professional, capable of delivering success across a spectrum of legal challenges.
Services and Industries
- Litigation
- Class Action Litigation
- White-Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations
- E-Discovery
- Mass Tort and Catastrophic Loss
- Medical Malpractice
- Internal Investigations and Regulatory Compliance
- Product Liability
- Consumer Products and Services
- Health Care and Life Sciences
- Manufacturing and Innovation
- Technology
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2011)
- Saint Louis University (B.A., summa cum laude, 2008)
Admissions
- , 2011
Professional Activities
- Theodore McMillian American Inn of Court (Member)
- Federal Bar Association (Southern District of Illinois)
Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Criminal Defense: White Collar (2022-present), Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2023-present)
- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Commanding General’s Honor Role (Graduating in the Top 2 percent of all Marine Officers)
Background
Prior to joining Armstrong Teasdale, Jared was the mass action tort law clerk for the Hon. Nancy J. Rosenstengel in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois. During his time with the Southern District, Jared was selected to clerk for Chief Judge Michael J. Reagan when the Judge sat by designation on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Jared first joined the federal judiciary in 2015 when he clerked for the Hon. Karen S. Crawford, Magistrate Judge in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
After law school, Jared served on active duty in the Marine Corps as both a criminal defense attorney (one year) and criminal prosecutor (three years). In his four years with the Marines, he was lead counsel on more than 75 felony cases. He successfully tried more than a dozen jury trials.
