Atty. J. David Smith

J. David Smith (David) was born in Bossier City, Louisiana. He earned both his undergraduate and law degree from Lousiana State University by 1998. David’s litigation experience includes trial and appellate advocacy before state and federal courts, where he has tried, won, and defended on appeal, substantial judgments for his clients. David only represents injured workers and never represents insurance companies. Awards and Recognition • Top 100 injured workers’ advocates nationally- WILG- 2014 & 2017 • Bar Examiner for the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Committee on Bar Admissions • 10 Best Work Comp Attorneys | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2019 Professional Experience • Law clerk- Louisiana State Senator/ Attorney J. D. DeBlieux & Attorney Ralph Brewer- Two pioneers in early workers' compensation and disability law Bar Associations • State and Federal Courts in Louisiana • Louisiana State Bar Association • Baton Rouge Bar Association David is also member of several national and state associations of work injury lawyers, including: • Work Injury and Law Advocacy Group (W.I.L.G.) • Louisiana Workers’ Advocacy Group