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Phillip M. Smith

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Personal Life

Mr. Smith was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. He has been married to Morgan James Smith since 2014 and they have two sons. Outside of work, Mr. Smith enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, golf, and supporting Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletics.

Phillip M. Smith

Phillip M. Smith joined the firm in 2016. His practice is focused primarily on maritime law and personal-injury litigation. He regularly defends clients in Jones Act cases, oil and gas casualties, vessel claims, platform injuries, property damage disputes, construction litigation, products liability, and employment matters. He serves on the Firm’s recruiting committee, and he volunteers as coach for the LSU Law Admiralty Moot Court External Team.

 

Mr. Smith is committed to serving his community through pro bono work, and he volunteers with the Lafayette Bar Foundation and Catholic Charities of Acadiana to provide free legal services to those in need. 

Education

  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, summa cum laude, 2012
  • Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Juris Doctor and Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law, magna cum laude, 2016

Professional Memberships

  • Maritime Law Association of the United States
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association, Admiralty Law Section
  • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
  • Lafayette Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
  • American Inn of Court of Acadiana

Achievements

  • Order of the Coif, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
  • Executive Senior Editor, Louisiana Law Review, Vol. 76
  • Publication: A Watery Grave for Unseaworthiness Punitive Damages: McBride v. Estis Well Service, L.L.C., 76 La. L. Rev. 619 (2015).
  • Moot Court Board, 2014-2016, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center
  • 2015 and 2016 John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court National Champion
  • Tullis Moot Court Competition, Finalist, 2014
  • CALI Awards: Admiralty, Evidence
  • Outstanding Graduate, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Department of Political Science
  • Lafayette Bar Foundation Top Protective Order Award (2017-2019)
  • Lafayette Volunteer Lawyers Outstanding Attorney Award (2017-2020)
  • Susan C. Kalinka Award for LSU Law Advocacy Programs Coach of the Year (2018)
  • Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel, Frank L. Maraist Award, Finalist (2018)
  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Pro Bono Publico Award (2019)
  • Lafayette Bar Foundation, Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney Award and Outstanding Protective Order Attorney Award (2021)
  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Pro Bono Award (2024)

Personal Life

Mr. Smith was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. He has been married to Morgan James Smith since 2014 and they have one son. Outside of work, Mr. Smith enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, golf, and supporting Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns athletics.

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