Atty. Patrick Allan Smith
Patrick Allan Smith is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from Nicholls State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years.
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Patrick Allan Smith is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Metairie, Louisiana. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1992). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1991) and Nicholls State University (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Metairie, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick Allan Smith is a lawyer practicing civil practice, criminal law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Nicholls State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Patrick practices in Metairie, LA
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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 Metairie 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 venue, 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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