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Mary Nicole Smith
also known as Mary N. Smith
About Mary
Biography
The beauty is in the details and I pride myself on paying attention to every detail!
Hard working, newly licensed Louisiana Attorney dedicated to making sure the client comes first.
My primary focus is Criminal Defense. I am looking to branch out into Trademark and Copyright application and litigation as well.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-200 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 12 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Mary N. Smith
33130 Lewis Drive, Slidell, LA, 70460
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Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Thanks!
Ms. Smith was excellent in getting my traffic ticket issue resolved. I am very satisfied with her services.
Mary Nicole Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is very understanding and approachable. I know that if I needed a lawyer to depend on, it would be her!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a well educated, professional attorney in the New Orleans/Slidell area. I know she works hard to get her clients what they need and deserve!"
"An energetic lawyer willing to fight for her clients"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"For someone so recently admitted to practice law, Mary's grasp of the inner workings of Louisiana's criminal laws is impressive. I see myself working with Mary on many criminal matters in the future."
"Mary combines her passion for the law with a comprehensive and detail oriented approach to achieve positive results for her clients. I am proud to have known Mary as a friend, employee, and fellow attorney within the legal community. She is truly one of the "good guys" and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Solo Practitioner, The Law Office of Mary N. Smith, LLC
2011 - 2014
Law Clerk, The Bezou Law Firm, LLC
2011 - 2012
Supreme Court Rule XX Criminal Defense Student Practitioner, Loyola University College of Law Clinic
2010 - 2011
Legal Intern, Orleans Parish Office of the District Attorney
Associations
2013 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Association for Women AttorneysAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Domestic Abuse Battery
Diversion; case dismissed
Insurance Settlement Negotiation
Settled
Speeding Ticket - NOLA East
Reduced to Break Tag Violation
DWI
Reduced Charge; Defendant sentenced to 80 days house arrest instead of 180 days in jail.
Parking Ticket
Ticket Dismisssed
Speeding Ticket - Causeway
Reduced to Break Tag Violation
Minor in Possession
Dismissed
DUI Expungement
Expunged
Speeding Ticket
Charges and fines reduced; court costs waived
Criminal
Not Guilty
Criminal
Nolle Prosequi
Education
2012
Loyola University New Orleans
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Southern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
American Sign Language