Laura E. Smithman

Laura E. Smithman is an attorney at Alturas Law Group in Hailey, Idaho. She focuses on business and complex commercial litigation while counseling clients on transactional matters involving real estate, land use, employment, and general business concerns. She also manages most of the firm’s estate planning work. Her practice helps individuals and businesses address disputes, structure important transactions, manage legal risk, and plan for future personal and business needs.

Laura earned her J.D. cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She served as an executive editor of the Florida Law Review and graduated as a member of the Order of the Coif. She also received a B.A. in English and a B.S. in Psychology, both cum laude, from the University of Florida, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and completed a minor in Spanish.

Before joining Alturas Law Group in 2022, Laura practiced in the Atlanta office of an international law firm. She represented large corporate entities in commercial litigation, class actions, and appellate matters. This experience provides a strong foundation for handling complex disputes, evaluating litigation strategy, and advising clients on business and transactional issues. Her work now brings together courtroom experience, careful legal analysis, and practical guidance across several connected areas of law.

Laura E. Smithman is admitted to practice in Idaho and Georgia. She has also devoted substantial time to pro bono matters for state and national legal aid and nonprofit organizations. Her background in sophisticated litigation and broad transactional counseling allows her to approach client matters from several perspectives. She helps clients understand their options, prepare for legal challenges, and pursue practical solutions that support their immediate objectives and long-term plans.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Alturas Law Group, PLLC
• Member, Idaho State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Georgia

Licensed State

• Idaho

• Georgia

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  B.A. in English and B.S. in Psychology
  

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