Atty. David L Smelley
David L Smelley is a lawyer practicing energy law, administrative law, appeals and 1 other area of law. David received a B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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David L Smelley is a Shareholder based in Shreveport, Louisiana, practicing at Hargrove, Smelley & Strickland. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on contracts, government, appellate, and energy. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1974). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1974) and Louisiana Tech University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Shreveport and Louisiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Shreveport, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David L Smelley is a lawyer practicing energy law, administrative law, appeals and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.S. degree from Louisiana Tech University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- David practices at Hargrove, Smelley & Strickland in Shreveport, LA
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David L Smelley is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Louisiana →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shreveport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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