Richard Smith
Summary
Skilled attorney with a robust background in personal injury law, showcased through pivotal roles at The Law Office of Richard E. Smith and other esteemed firms. Known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excelled in leading hundreds of workers' compensation and other personal injury trials and appellate court cases, blending expert case management and negotiation skills. Proven track record in litigation management and legal document preparation, underpinned by a commitment to client success.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
The Law Office of Richard E. Smith, APLC
Lafayette, LA
10.2015 - 12.2021
- Personal injury practice consisting of: 90% workers' compensation and 10% other personal injury
- Lead counsel in hundreds of workers' compensation trials
- Provided legal advice, opinions, negotiations and litigation expertise regarding personal injury issues and matters
- Developed case strategy plans based on the evidence and witness testimony
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities
- Participated in numerous cases before the Court of Appeals and Louisiana Supreme Court
Attorney
Gaubert & Smith, LLC
Lafayette, LA
01.2010 - 10.2015
- Personal injury practice consisting of: 90% workers' compensation and 10% other personal injury
- Lead counsel in hundreds of workers' compensation trials and numerous appellate court appearances
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding personal injury issues and risks matters
- Developed case strategy plans based on the evidence and witness testimony
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities
- Participated in numerous cases before the Louisiana Court of Appeals
Attorney
The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation
Lafayette, LA
04.2001 - 01.2010
- Personal injury practice consisting of: 90% workers' compensation and 10% other personal injury
- Lead counsel in hundreds of workers' compensation trials and numerous appellate court appearances
- Provided legal advice, opinions and solutions regarding personal injury issues and matters
- Developed case strategy plans based on the evidence and witness testimony
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities
- Participated in numerous cases before the Louisiana Court of Appeals
Attorney
The Law Office of Richard E. Smith
Longview, TX
01.1992 - 04.2001
- Solo general practice consisting of: 45% plaintiff's personal injury, 35% criminal defense, and 20% other
- Lead counsel in approximately 40 criminal trials, 15 civil trials, and over 200 administrative hearings
- Provided appropriate legal advice, opinions and solutions based on the evidence and witness testimony
- Prepared persuasive legal memoranda, motions and briefs synthesizing facts, evidence and legal authorities
Adjunct Law Instructor
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Instructor of Employment Law.
- Taught students fundamental building blocks and advanced concepts.
- Developed assignments and tests to assess student progress.
- Evaluated and documented student learning and growth.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Houston, United States, TX01.1991
B.S.B.A. - Business Communications -
University of Louisiana
Lafayette, United States, LA01.1981
High School Diploma -
Acadiana High School
Lafayette, LA, United States05.1975
Skills
- Investigation skills
- Case evaluation
- Case management
- Document filing
- Court preparation
- Litigation management
- Discovery processes
- Negotiation
- Bench and jury trial experience
- Oral debate
- Preparation of appellate briefs
- Oral appellate argument experience
- Quickbooks
- Westlaw
- FastCase
- Microsoft Word Processing
- Microsoft Office Products
- Lexis/Nexis
- Law License -State of Louisiana (In good standing, but currently inactive)
- Law License -Texas State Supreme Court (In good standing, but currently inactive)
Affiliations
University of Louisiana
- Dean's List
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- Top 10% of graduating class
- Member of Law Review
- Academic Scholarship
- Dean's List
- National Dean's List
- American Jurisprudence Award (highest grade in the class) (Evidence)
- American Jurisprudence Award (highest grade in the class) (Marital Property)
Best Attorney in Acadiana (3rd Place), The Times of Acadiana, 2011
Accomplishments
University of Louisiana
- Dean's List
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
- Top 10% of graduating class
- Member of Law Review
- Academic Scholarship
- Dean's List
- National Dean's List
- American Jurisprudence Award (highest grade in the class) (Evidence)
- American Jurisprudence Award (highest grade in the class) (Marital Property)
Best Attorney in Acadiana (3rd Place), The Times of Acadiana, 2011 (Readership 1.5 million)
Timeline
Attorney
The Law Office of Richard E. Smith, APLC
10.2015 - 12.2021
Attorney
Gaubert & Smith, LLC
01.2010 - 10.2015
Attorney
The Glenn Armentor Law Corporation
04.2001 - 01.2010
Adjunct Law Instructor
Kilgore College
01.1993 - 01.1995
Attorney
The Law Office of Richard E. Smith
01.1992 - 04.2001
Juris Doctorate -
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
B.S.B.A. - Business Communications -
University of Louisiana
High School Diploma -
Acadiana High School
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