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J. Rand Smith, Jr.
Practice Areas
- Maritime Law
- Personal Injury
- Auto Torts
- Whistle Blower
- General Litigation
Biography
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.
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
- 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