Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, LA · 34+ Years Experience
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About Richard E. Smith at a Glance
Richard E. Smith is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at The Law Office of Stephen C. Gaubert. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and Louisiana (2001). Educated at Texas Southern University (J.D., 1991) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.S.B.A., 1980). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Richard E. Smith
- Mr. Richard E. Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation
- Richard received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1980, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Richard practices at The Law Office of Stephen C. Gaubert in Lafayette, LA
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Richard E. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Personal Injury in Lafayette
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Richard E. Smith is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Workers Compensation in Lafayette
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Richard E. Smith is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
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 Lafayette 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.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lafayette Choose Richard E. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Richard E. Smith's practice in the field of personal injury and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Richard E. Smith brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and Louisiana, Richard E. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and workers comp, Richard E. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means Richard E. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Richard E. Smith Handles in Lafayette
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