dates back to 1994, when its predecessor firm was established by its well-seasoned founding partners to specialize in complex litigation matters in diverse areas of law. Now, over ten years later, Smith & Fawer has established itself as one of the premier boutique litigation groups in the Gulf South. With offices in downtown New Orleans, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, and in Jackson, Mississippi, the firm presses an active trial and appellate caseload into the federal and state courts both locally and nationally.

Led by Randall Smith and Michael Fawer, the firm works as aggressive and creative litigation counsel for all varieties of clients, from individual to family-owned businesses to large corporations. From complex civil litigation to white collar criminal defense, whether state or federal court, the dedication, experience, and tenacity of the firm's attorneys and staff continue to serve the best interests of our clients.

Far too often, we hear the jokes and comments that typify the general public's negative view of attorneys, and indeed, the practice of law as a whole. While many factors have jaded the public opinion of our profession, Smith & Fawer is not the "typical" law firm. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients receive personal attention, excellent work product, and creative and ethical representation. In doing so, it is our goal to give our clients superior representation, and to represent our profession in a fashion admired by courts, attorneys, and our community.