Lacy M. Smith

Lacy M. Smith is a New Orleans divorce and family law attorney whose practice is devoted exclusively to family law. Smith handles divorce, collaborative divorce, mediation, prenuptial agreements, property division, and legal issues affecting couples and families. She emphasizes individualized representation and personally handles her clients’ matters, using negotiation, collaborative methods, mediation, or litigation depending on the needs of the family and the circumstances of the dispute.

Smith attended James Madison University and later returned to New Orleans for Tulane University Law School. Supplemental professional sources report that she earned a J.D. from Tulane in 2009 and completed undergraduate study in Communication and Psychology at James Madison University, graduating magna cum laude. Her education included mediation and conflict-resolution training that complements a practice centered on negotiation, family dynamics, and contested domestic matters.

After law school, Smith worked at a boutique family law firm under an experienced New Orleans divorce lawyer. There she represented clients in district court, appellate court, and before the Louisiana Supreme Court. Her current approach favors collaborative divorce and mediation when those methods fit the parties, while recognizing that some disputes require formal litigation. She prepares for both negotiated resolution and courtroom advocacy by focusing closely on the facts unique to each family.

Lacy M. Smith is licensed to practice in Louisiana and serves clients in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, and surrounding parishes. Smith’s practice combines family-law litigation experience with mediation and collaborative-law training. She helps clients evaluate divorce, property, and family issues, understand the legal process, and work toward resolutions that reflect the circumstances of the case while remaining prepared to litigate when agreement is not a practical option.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Lacy M. Smith, LLC
• Member, Louisiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

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