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Biography
S. Christie Smith IV is the Senior Partner of SmithAdvocates, LLC, a regional Louisiana law firm originally established in 1911 to represent laborers--and too often their widows and children--who were harmed by the burgeoning and unregulated timber industry in the rural South. Mr. Smith's work today is the modern extension of that practice. As a consumer advocate and lawyer-in-the-trenches, he has spent his career representing regular people in the fight for safer working conditions, reliable products, civil rights, and fair access to the courts.
His practice focuses on litigating wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases resulting from defective products and drugs, automobile collisions, motorcycle accidents, industrial incidents, and Federal Tort Claims liability. On occasion, he defends individuals in the most serious types of criminal charges or in cases where their Constitutional rights have been intentionally or systemically abridged. One of only a few lawyers dually board-certified in both Civil and Criminal Trials by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, he is widely-published and frequently lectures on emerging issues in trial law and technique.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
28 years
Wrongful Death
25%
28 years
Car Accident
20%
28 years
Personal Injury
20%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-425 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 28 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
SmithAdvocates, LLC -- Leesville Office
300 Courthouse, Post Office Drawer 1528, Leesville, LA, 71446
SmithAdvocates, LLC -- Alexandria Office
CapitalONE Bank Tower, Suite 1003, 934 Third Street, Alexandria, LA, 71309
Louisiana Expungement Assistance Advocacy Center, LLC
934 Third Street, Suite 1001, Alexandria, LA, 71309
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S. Christie Smith IV's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommended
When serious events necessitated legal assistance in both criminal and non-criminal matters, Mr. Smith immediately took control, navigating multiple complex legal issues, and going to great lengths to protect my interests. He is knowledgeable, client focused and a formidable force in the courtroom. ...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2015
Very satisfied clients
I was very impressed by Mr. Smith when he handled my injury. He is very busy but still took the time to explain everything and was always there when we needed him. He is a honest lawyer that worked hard for us.
S. Christie Smith IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"S. Christie Smith IV and I work together in the same legal community. I have had occasion to observe his work and have worked with him on criminal law issues. Mr. Smith is a top tier criminal law attorney who is responsive to clients' needs and who always obtains the very best results for those he represents. I recommend his services in all areas of criminal law defense."
"Respected and outstanding lawyer."
James Boren
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Toale
Criminal defense lawyer
Elizabeth Carr
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Selected for inclusion, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Selected for inclusion, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
"Top 50" Louisiana Super Lawyers, SuperLawyers, Thomson Reuters Publishing
2011
"100 Top Trial Attorneys", The National Trial Lawyers
2008
Selected for inclusion, Louisiana SuperLawyers Publication--Key Professional Media Inc.
2006
Selected for Inclusion, Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys
2005
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2005
Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist, National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
2004
Induction, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
N/A
AV-"Preeminent" Rated (R) and (TM), Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
N/A
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Senior Partner, SmithAdvocates, LLC
2008 - 2016
Senior Partner, SmithBush, LLP
1998 - 2008
Partner, The Smith Law Firm, L.L.P.
1996 - 1997
Member, Smith, Ford, & Clark
Associations
2016 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Legislative CommitteeChairman
2016 - Present
Louisiana Bar FoundationGrants Committee
2015 - Present
Louisiana Bar Foundation, Central Community PanelDirector
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationDiplomat
2015 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumFellow
2014 - Present
Central Louisiana Pro Bono ProjectBoard of Directors
2007 - Present
Louisiana Bar FoundationFellow
2002 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumFellow
2000 - Present
American Association for JusticeLife Member
2000 - Present
Roscoe Pound FoundationFellow
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1998 - Present
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense LawyersLife Member
1997 - Present
Fifth Circuit Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Louisiana Association for Justice, Auto Torts SectionMember
2009 - 2011
Louisiana Association for Justice, Criminal Law SectionChairman
2007 - 2015
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Amicus Curiae CommitteeMember
2006 - 2008
Louisiana Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2004 - 2011
Louisiana State Bar Association, House of DelegatesDelegate
1999 - 2000
Thirtieth Judicial District Bar AssociationPresident
1997 - 2005
Louisiana Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
Sample of Legal Cases
Waterstraat, et vir. v. Vernon Parish School Board, et al., 2014 WL 7383852, 2014-623 (La.App. 3 Cir. 12/30/14)
Vidal Skinner, et al. v. State of Louisiana, et al. ,149 So.3d 342 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2014)
Sexon v. Boise Cascade Corporation, 2013 WL 3894106 (Western District of La.)
Collins v. National Healthcare of Leesville, 101 So.3d 1110 (La .App. 3 Cir. 2012)
State v. J.P.F., 325 So.2d 1016 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2010)
Ashworth v. WalMart Store, Inc, 861 So.2d 208 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2007)
DirecTV, Inc v Gagnard
Lewis v. Smith, 111 F.App 305 (5 C.A, 2004)
State v. Higginbotham, 843 So.2d 1230 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2003)
Byles Welding and Tractor, Inc v. Eissman, 755 So.2d 916 (La. App. 3 Cir. 1999)
State v. Wright, 741 So.2d 737 (La. App. 3 Cir. 1999)
Cowen v. Steiner, 701 So.2d 140 (La. 1997)
Young v. Fitzpatrick, 865 So.2d 969 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2004).
Witt v. Subaru of America, 747 So.2d 1142 (La. App. 3 Cir. 1999)
Wade v. Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty, 735 So.2d 822 (La. App. 4 Cir. 1999).
Jessop v. City of Alexandria, 871 So.2d 1140 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2004)
Jarrett v. Guaranty National Insurance, 704 So.2d 989 (La. App. 3 Cir. 1997).
Evans v. DeRidder Municipal Fire & Police Civil Service Board, 537 U.S. 1108 (2003)
State of Louisiana v. Paul Roberts, Jr., 947 So. 2d 208 (La. App. 3 Cir. 01/17/07), writ denied, 964 So. 2d 938 (La. 10/05/07)
State Ex. Rel. D.H., 953 So. 2d 992 (La. App. 3 Cir. 03/07/07)
Fishback v. Sabine Parish School Board, 964 So. 2d 490 (La. App. 3 Cir. 10/03/07) *Unpublished*
Education
1996
Paul M. Hebert School of Law, Louisiana State University
Juris Doctor
1992
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Continuing Legal Education
As Survey of Recent Developments in Louisiana Criminal Law
2016
Continuing Legal Education
“The Tao of Llello” or Commoditization, Vertical Integration, and the Six Sigma® of Narcotics Trafficking: Modern American Graduate Business Theory Applied to Illegal Enterprises
2015
Continuing Legal Education
Everything Old Is New Again: Trends in Narcotics Litigation
2014
Continuing Legal Education
The Safeguards of Liberty Are Frequently Forged in Disputes Involving Not-Very-Nice People
2013
Continuing Legal Education
Conducting Discovery Against Governmental Entities: The Touhy Situation
2012
Continuing Legal Education
Hedonic Damages: the Value of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
2010
Continuing Legal Education
The Word ‘Automobile’ Is Not a Talisman in Whose Presence the Fourth Amendment Fades Away and Disappears
2009
Continuing Legal Education
The Collateral Source Rule in Retreat
2008
Continuing Legal Education
Constitutional Considerations in Trial Practice
2007
Continuing Legal Education
Straining Patriotism Under the "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (USA PATRIOT ACT)
2006
Continuing Legal Education
"Colossus" and other Fallen Wonders
2005
Continuing Legal Education
Recent Developments in Personal Injury Law
2002
Continuing Legal Education
Understanding the "Minor Impact Soft Tissue" Injury Defense
1998
Continuing Legal Education
Nuts and Bolts of Appellate Argument
Languages
French
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Is there a time limit for holding someone in jail while waiting for a court date?
30 Dec 2013
Q&A
Is it illegal to video &/or audio record in Louisiana if person said MANY times u did NOT have my permission
06 Jan 2010