Briana K. Smith

Briana K. Smith is an attorney with Hall & Evans who provides civil litigation defense for individuals, businesses, and insurers. Her practice includes transportation, hospitality and retail, premises liability, business, government affairs and regulatory issues, and healthcare or medical malpractice matters. She has also worked in family law and general civil disputes. Her legal work involves evaluating allegations, preparing defenses, and responding to litigation and administrative questions.

Smith earned a B.A. in Criminal Justice from the University of Wyoming in 2015 and a J.D. from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 2018. During law school, she received a scholarship from the University of Wyoming Foundation and recognition through the Family and Immigration Justice Clinic. Her academic background supports litigation, analysis of public law, and client representation.

Smith previously served as an attorney with the Wyoming Office of the Public Defender, representing indigent people in criminal proceedings. She also taught American Government as an adjunct professor at Park University’s Warren Air Force Base location. Her current civil defense work includes claims arising from transportation incidents, premises conditions, business operations, and other disputes requiring careful investigation of facts and legal duties.

Briana K. Smith is admitted in Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, and Colorado and before federal district courts in several of those states. Her professional background spans criminal defense, teaching, and civil litigation. She brings courtroom and public-law experience to the defense of business and individual clients. Her practice focuses on assessing claims, communicating legal options, and helping clients respond to contested matters in multiple jurisdictions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hall & Evans, LLC
• Member, Wyoming State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Colorado Bar Association
• President, Wyoming Towing & Recovery Professionals (2019-2021)

Licensed State

• Wyoming
• Montana
• Arizona
• Colorado

Education

• University of Wyoming College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wyoming
  BA, Criminal Justice

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