Lacy Smith possesses over fifteen years of litigation and mediation experience in all areas of domestic law as well as in first party insurance disputes.  As a litigator, Ms. Smith practiced before Louisiana’s Supreme Court as well as its district and appellate courts.  In her domestic law mediation practice, Ms. Smith has years of experience in successfully resolving community property, child custody, child support, and spousal support disputes.  Ms. Smith has also served as a court-appointed deputy special master in the 24th Judicial District Court over Hurricane Ida insurance claims.  Along with the other court-appointed SMS Dispute Resolution neutrals, Ms. Smith was a key contributor to resolving 97% of the over 4,000 assigned claims.   Ms. Smith’s skills for navigating intricate, emotionally charged disputes brings invaluable insights for identifying sensible and pragmatic outcomes to her alternative dispute resolution practice.