Mr. Simeon Christie Smith IV is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal law, federal litigation and 9 other areas of law. Simeon received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years. Simeon practices at SmithBush, LLP in Leesville, LA and 1 other location.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.Mr. Smith is the attorney to hire if you want the best legal representation possible. He is experienced, intelligent, knows the law and the system, thinks on his feet, and confidently takes control of the situation. He is very proactive, always thinks a step ahead and aggressively protects the rights of his client.
Extremely practical lawyer who took the time to understand our problem and find a long-term solution, not a temporary fix. He was a powerful presence in the courtroom too.
My wife and I were referred to him by another lawyer, and now we can see why. He did an outstanding job preparing us and helping us to understand the "legal process" we were involved with. We had a great result and were very impressed with his services. This is a very skillful lawyer.
From seeing Mr. Smith's work for other clients, I knew that he had a command of the subject matter in a case like mine. At our trial, he knew as much about the science and medicine as the doctors did, and sometimes more. I was impressed by the way he could make the other side's experts agree with him and the way he made very complex medical concepts easy for the jury (and the other lawyers) to understand.
Mr. Smith handled my case in the most professional manner possible. In truth, before every hearing and response required by me from the court, Mr. Smith was prompt and thorough in advising me. His knowledge and expertise and honesty in advising me about my case inspired confidence.
Extremely knowledgable and straight to the point. I was put at ease that he and his staff were on top of my case, and was very satisfied with the outcome.
I could not have asked for better legal service. Mr. Smith went out of his way to help me in every situation I ever needed his services for. He always returned my calls promptly when I needed his assistance and took care of everything for me.
Mr. Smith was completely in control of what was happening in my case. He told me every step of the way what to worry about and what not to. Straight-up, no-nonsense, a real professional.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1997, Louisiana
2001, U.S. Supreme Court
2005, Tribal Court for the Sovereign Nation of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
2006, Tribal Court for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, 2008, District of Columbia
2010, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
U. S. Court of Federal Claims
1997, U.S. District Court, Western, Eastern and Middle Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
2010, District of Columbia
Bar FellowshipLouisiana Bar Foundation; Roscoe Pound Foundation. Member: Louisiana State Bar Association (Past Member, House of Delegates); Bar Association of the 30th Judicial District (Past President); Bar Association of the District of Columbia; Bar Association for the Federal Fifth Circuit; Louisiana Association for Justice (Past Member, Board of Governors; Past Chairman of Criminal Law Section); Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, Amicus Curiae Committee); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; American Association for Justice; Louisiana Association for Justice (Past Chairman, Criminal Law Section; Past Governor, Board of Governors) Fellow: Louisiana Bar Foundation; Roscoe Pound Foundation. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolLouisiana State University
Class of 1996
J.D.
English Literature and Philosophy
Other EducationLouisiana State University
Class of 1992
B.A.
English Literature and Philosophy
Legal CertificationsBoard Certified in Civil Trials and Criminal Trials, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Mr. Simeon Christie Smith IV
300 East Courthouse StreetLeesville, LA 71446-4331U.S.A.
Show on mapCapital One Bank Building, Tenth Floor934 Third Street, Suite 1003Alexandria, LA 71309U.S.A.
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