Craig Smith, Attorney

Ricky John and Craig Smith Background Information All attorneys are not created equal, and Craig Smith and Ricky John have a shared background. Both gentlemen are Shreveport natives, Loyola College Prep graduates, and LSU Law School graduates. Together, they practice law at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts. Additionally, they are members of the Louisiana State Bar Association as well as the Louisiana State Bar Association's First Judicial District Delegate. They also belong to the Federal Fifth Circuit Bar Association. Law Professional Background Craig and Ricky, have been House of Delegates members for the Louisiana State Bar Association for seven terms. They serve the association's House of Delegates policy-making body, representing the First Judicial District Court for all Caddo Parish. Craig and Ricky are also former Harry V. Booth Henry A. Politz Chapter of American Inns of Court members. This select group of attorneys and judges focuses on enhancing the bar and bench's professionalism and ethics. Craig served as the Shreveport Bar Association's Criminal Law Committee chairman, while Ricky chaired the Continuing Legal Education Committee. Personal Background Mary Kathryn, Jack, and Craig III are Craig III and Mary Ann's children. Craig served as St. Joseph Parish Finance Council's vice-president and the Shreveport Bar Association Young Lawyer's Section board member. He has also sat as a Teen Court judge. Angela and Ricky have Corley Grant and Bridget as their children. Ricky has served on the Soldiers' Angels Board of Trustees as the Vice-Chairman, a non-profit organization that offers aid and comfort to the armed services. Also, he served as the Soldiers' Angels Operation Katrina Soldiers Relief Fund Chairman. He has been the President of the McDade House, which is a hospitality home for families