GUY W. SMITH

Mr. Smith received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology from Louisiana State University in 1950, and attended graduate school in that field; he received his Juris Doctor degree from Louisiana State University in 1955.

Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Smith was employed as legal counsel by Interstate Pipe Line Company, predecessor to Olin Gas Transmission Corporation. Mr. Smith's primary practice is in the fields of mineral law, oil and gas exploration, real estate title examinations and financial transactions. He represents major and independent oil companies, gas transmission companies, savings and loan companies and banks. He has closed loans for the Hibernia, Whitney, FNBC, First Crescent Bank & Trust; and various other banks throughout Louisiana, and has handled loans which were accepted by Fannie Mae and FHA.

Mr. Smith also represents professional athletes and sports organizations, and is a former member of the U.S. Olympic Committee. Mr. Smith has represented adoptive parents and was a contributing redactor of the revisions to the Louisiana adoption laws.

Email Address: gsmith@spsr-law.com