Atty. Tonya Renee Smith

Atty. Tonya Renee Smith

Tonya Renee Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers' compensation, public entity liability and 4 other areas of law. Tonya received a B.A. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

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Profile Summary

About Tonya Renee Smith at a glance

Tonya Renee Smith is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Tonya R. Smith, LLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2005) and U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F (2006). Educated at Louisiana State University (B.C.L., 2005) and University of Louisiana at Lafayette (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Lafayette Parish and Louisiana State Bar Associations Federal Bar Association, Lafayette/Acadiana Chapter. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Tonya Renee Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers' compensation, public entity liability and 4 other areas of law
  • Tonya received a B.A. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Tonya practices at Tonya R. Smith, LLC in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Tonya Renee Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Tonya Renee Smith is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

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.

Tonya Renee Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Tonya Renee Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Tonya Renee Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Tonya Renee Smith is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Louisiana →

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 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 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 Tonya Renee Smith

Where is Tonya Renee Smith's law office located?
Tonya Renee Smith's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Tonya R. Smith, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tonya Renee Smith handle?
Tonya Renee Smith focuses on car accidents, personal injury, workers comp, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Tonya Renee Smith practiced law?
Tonya Renee Smith has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Tonya Renee Smith go to law school?
Tonya Renee Smith earned their education at (B.C.L., 2005); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Tonya Renee Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Tonya Renee 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 Tonya Renee Smith received?
Tonya Renee Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

B.C.L.
Louisiana State University
- 2005
B.A.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- 2001

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, F
Admitted: 2006

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