Matthew S Smith

Matthew S Smith

also known as Matt Smith

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 10 years

Business Lawyer at Shreveport, LA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Estate Planning ... +3 more

330 Marshall St., Ste. 1200, Shreveport, LA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 24%

Litigate disputes between business, especially under the Unfair Trade Practices Act. Negotiate settlement and recovery of debts. Resolve real estate buy/sale and lease issues pre-litigation. Litigate real estate disputes.

24%
Contracts and Agreements 22%

Draft contracts and litigate breach of contract claims, coverage, interpretation, and enforcement.

22%
Estate Planning 18%

Draft instruments for estate planning needs, including wills, trust settlement, powers of attorney, and medical directives. Process and litigate successions, including coverage, validity, and enforcement.

18%
Insurance 16%

Negotiate settlement of injury, auto, trucking, property damage, and life insurance claims pre-litigation. Litigate coverage and enforcement of claims for both sides.

16%
Oil and Gas 12%

Review oil and gas operating agreements and other commercial concerns.

12%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 8%

Pro bono review of ethics violation charges. (**I would like to expand into this area. If you are looking for counsel please contact me.)

8%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 10 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2015

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Thomas, Soileau, Jackson, & Cole

330 Marshall St., Ste. 1200, Shreveport, LA, 71101

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Matthew S Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sarah | February 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A knowledgeable, professional competent, personable Attorney.

I have hired Matt Smith to represent me in two different legal matters. In both cases, he was very professional knowledgeable, and easy to work with. He handled both of my cases very well resulting in positive outcomes. Anyone looking for a competent professional personable lawyer would be well serve...d by hiring Mr. Smith. I highly recommend him as an attorney.

Posted by Phillip Scott Jr | June 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer/friend

Matthew helped me and my family in many different areas in our life. Car accidents, divorces, workers comp and if he couldn’t do it , he always had someone else on hand!!!! Great Lawyer and friend, he’s for you all the way. He doesn’t take no easily, he fights for you til your satisfied!!!

Posted by Sarah | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

I retained Matt when my husband filed for divorce. Matt was very professional and helpful in this difficult matter. He always took the time to listen and fought for my rights in the divorce. I highly recommend him for various legal matters.

Posted by anonymous | August 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

excellent

One of my friends gave me Mr. Smith's number for an issue I was having. Not only was he professional he was very quick to respond to me with email, phone and text. I really felt like I received more than my moneys worth. I hope I do not need another lawyer, but if I do I will call him.

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Matthew S Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Imtiaz Siddiqui

Litigation lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an effective problem solver. For this reason, I often call Matt to discuss an idea or vet a strategy. I also refer cases to Matt without hesitation."

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Kara Larson

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Working with Matt was an absolute pleasure. He is focused on working with both sides for a positive outcome while zealously advocating on behalf of his clients. Many lawyers are great advocates but unprofessional when dealing with other lawyers. This is not true of Matt. He is able to balance his firm commitment to his client while building relationships with other lawyers. I believe that this approach has resulted in more positive outcomes for his clients than any other method. Matt is also tenacious and a fighter."

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Joseph Marriott

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is very polite, intelligent, and professional lawyer. I know I can and will continue to turn to Matt whenever a client comes to me with a question relating Worker's Compensation issues."

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Imtiaz Siddiqui

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Kara Larson

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

CALI Excellence Award: Commercial Transactions, CALI

2014

Gillis Long Poverty Law Public Service Award, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Of Counsel, Thomas, Soileau, Jackson & Cole, LLP

2015 - 2024

Attorney General, Matt Smith Law, LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Education

2015

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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