The Law Office of Laurice E. Smith, P.C.

Attorney Laurice E. Smith is a licensed attorney in good standing in the State of Tennessee with over 40 years of legal experience in many areas of the law.

Education:

• California State University at Long Beach, B.A. Degree, 1965
• University of Southern California, graduate hours, 1966-1967
• Georgia State University, graduate hours, 1971 to 1972
• University of Georgia School of Law, J.D. Degree, 1979

Admissions:

• Tennessee Bar (1981)
• Supreme Court of Tennessee (1981)
• Federal Court of Western District of Tennessee (1981)

Training:

• National Judicial College, Reno, Nevada, 1985
• Mediation Training (Erickson Mediation Training, Resolute Systems Corporation, Private Dispute Resolution Services, 1989, 1996, 1999 and 2000) and former Rule 31 Mediator
• Served as Special Judge in Memphis City Court, Environmental Court, General Sessions Civil Court from 1990 to 2011
• Completed Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminars from 1981 to Present

Employment:

• Private Practice of Law from 1989 to present and currently a Part-Time Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Memphis.
• Past employment includes part-time Shelby County Divorce Referee, part-time Assistant Shelby County Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Memphis Municipal Court Prosecutor, E.E.O.C. Administrative Judge, E.E.O.C. Contract Mediator and Shelby County Juvenile Court Appointed Attorney

Professional Organizations:

• Memphis Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association
• Memphis Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys