Atty. Jena W Smith

Atty. Jena W Smith

Jena W Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance defense, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law. Jena received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New Orleans New Orleans 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Jena W Smith at a glance

Jena W Smith is an Of Counsel based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Degan, Blanchard & Nash A Professional Law Corporation. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1997). Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Louisiana State University (B.A. English, 1994). Active member of New Orleans Bar Association Eastern Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Louisiana Bar Association. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jena W Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance defense, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
  • Jena received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Jena practices at Degan, Blanchard & Nash A Professional Law Corporation in New Orleans, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Jena W Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jena W Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Jena W Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana →

Product Liability

Jena W Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 New Orleans 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jena W Smith

Where is Jena W Smith's law office located?
Jena W Smith's law practice is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firm is Degan, Blanchard & Nash A Professional Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jena W Smith handle?
Jena W Smith focuses on business, bankruptcy, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Jena W Smith practiced law?
Jena W Smith has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Jena W Smith go to law school?
Jena W Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. English, 1994).
How can I contact Jena W Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University School of Law
- 1997
B.A. English
Louisiana State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1997

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