The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Employment, Civil Rights,
& Personal Injury
As employees, families, and citizens of Louisiana, your rights need to be protected in every facet of your day-to-day life. The attorneys of the Smith Law Firm have been practicing labor and employment law and personal injury law, defending the rights of citizens in Louisiana, for over 50 years collectively.
As an experienced trial and appellate attorney, owner and attorney J. Arthur Smith III is licensed and practices in all Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as in the U.S. Fifth, Eleventh and Federal Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court.
“All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for good men and women to do nothing.” ~ Edmund Burke.
PracticeAreas
Labor
What You Can Expect From us
When you engage the services of the Smith Law Firm, you can expect the experience of 50 years of fighting for the rights of citizens of Louisiana.
Our attorneys have passionately litigated numerous labor and employment cases in the state courts and all the federal courts in Louisiana.
We will provide you with compassion and respect and work very hard so that your family is protected now and in the future.
Cases
Louisiana Employers'Responsibility For Discrimination.
There are few things worse than facing on-the-job discrimination or finding yourself suddenly fired when you believe you have done nothing wrong. At the Smith Law Firm, we know that workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation can be devastating.
We also know that they are wrong, and we have the experience and dedication to right these injustices. Our attorneys have a passion for getting our clients what they deserve, and we can help you, too.
A Team withExperience and Vision
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