Deandra De Napoli focuses on general defense litigation in matters involving insurance coverage, premises liability, personal injury, and other areas. Before joining Wilson Elser, she worked at a regional defense firm, representing insurance companies and individuals in personal injury, property damage, premises liability, and contractual disputes.

    Education

    • Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 2018)
      • Moot Court Program: Competitor and Co-Coach, Alternative Dispute Resolution team; Justice, Executive Board; peer-elected Most Outstanding Justice
      • Order of the Barristers
      • CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Legal Profession
    • Louisiana State University (B.A. Mass Communication – Public Relations, 2014)

    Bar Admissions

    • Louisiana
    • Texas

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

    Professional Affiliations

    • New Orleans Bar Association
    • Federal Bar Association – New Orleans Chapter

    Awards & Honors

    • Louisiana Super Lawyers: Rising Stars – Civil Litigation: Defense, 2023–2026
    • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2022–2026
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Insurance Law
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
      • Professional Malpractice Law