Mary Watson Smith

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Dallas, M.A., 2010; University of Dallas, B.A., 2009
Law School Attended:
George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School, J.D., 2013
Year of First Admission:
2013
Admission:
2013, Louisiana
ISLN:
1000432896

Areas of Practice (18)

  • Supervisory/Appellate Practice
  • Appeals
  • Writ Applications
  • Oral Argument Preparation
  • Trial Level Writing
  • Pleadings and Oppositions to Exceptions
  • Discovery
  • Motions for Summary Judgment/Memoranda in Opposition
  • Pre-Trial Memoranda and Motions in Limine
  • Trial Preparation
  • Pre-Trial Research
  • Real-Time Trial Assistance
  • Research
  • Bench Memoranda
  • Emergency Writ Applications
  • Post-Trial Writing
  • Post-Trial Memoranda
  • Motions for New Trial

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (18 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/06/23 in Appellate Practice

    She is an amazing appellate writer, attorney and person. Her moral character, ethics and responsibility are top notch. I'm grateful for her insight and assistance on my cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/06/23 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/06/23 in Appellate Practice

    I am very familiar with Mary's level of knowledge and her ability to communicate her legal arguments in the most simple, cogent and compelling way. Her professionalism is beyond question. She exhibits an extremely high level of organization an... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/06/23 in Litigation

    Mary Watson Smith is one of the best brief writers and one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in Louisiana. Mary is very knowledgeable in all aspects of litigation and appellate law. She knows how to effectively and persuasively communicate to a t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/06/23 in Appellate Practice

    Mary is a godsend for plaintiffs attorneys trying to protect injured people in the State of Louisiana. Her experience and judgment is without peer and I never hesitate to recommend her to any attorney in need of appellate brief writing. On top of tha... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 09/06/23 in Appellate Practice

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/29/23 in Appellate Practice

    Mary is an advocate of the highest caliber. She is whip-smart, kind, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend her to a friend in need of appellate services in a heartbeat.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/06/23 in Appellate Practice

    She handled eight appeals (as appellee) under my supervision. In each case, her work product was excellent.

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