Atty. Louann Prater Smith

Atty. Louann Prater Smith

Louann Prater Smith is a lawyer practicing asset based lending, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and 12 other areas of law. Louann received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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Profile Summary

About Louann Prater Smith at a glance

Louann Prater Smith is an Of Counsel based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1983). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1983) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Business Law Section, Real Estate Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Louann Prater Smith is a lawyer practicing asset based lending, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and 12 other areas of law
  • Louann received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Louann practices in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Louann Prater Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Louann Prater 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.

Louann Prater Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Louann Prater Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Louann Prater Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Tennessee →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Louann Prater Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Louann Prater Smith

Where is Louann Prater Smith's law office located?
Louann Prater Smith's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Louann Prater Smith handle?
Louann Prater Smith focuses on business, real estate, m&a, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Louann Prater Smith practiced law?
Louann Prater Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Louann Prater Smith go to law school?
Louann Prater Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Louann Prater Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Louann Prater Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Louann Prater Smith received?
Louann Prater Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1983
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1983

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