Jay Smith
With over 20 years of experience in Maritime Law, Personal Injury, Auto Torts, Whistle-Blower and General litigation, Jay has negotiated trade agreements with international corporations, provided legal council for international development teams, and most importantly, recovered millions of dollars for his clients injured in maritime accidents, auto accidents and medical accidents.
A De La Salle alumnus, Jay received his degree in Psychology (Neuropsychopharmacology) in 1995 from The University of Mississippi. He received his Juris Doctorate in 1999 from one of the oldest law schools in the country, the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He has also studied International Law at Durham University, the third oldest university in the United Kingdom.
Practice Areas
Maritime Law
Personal Injury
Auto Torts
Whistle Blower
General Litigation
Education
Samford University School of Law, Birmingham, Alabama
Juris Doctorate – 1999
The University of Mississippi
B.A., Bachelor of Arts – 1995
Durham University, UK
International Law
Bar Admissions
The Supreme Court of the United States of America
The Supreme Court of Louisiana – Including all Courts of Appeal and District Courts
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama, pro hac vice
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, pro hac vice
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, pro hac vice
The United States Department of Labor – Office of Administrative Law Judges
Professional Associations
Louisiana Association for Justice
New Orleans Bar Association
Fraternities
Alpha Tau Omega
Phi Alpha Delta
Meet the Team
Stephen M. Chouest, Sr.
Jay R. Smith
