Gary Smith Jr. is a founding member of the firm. He represents clients involving admiralty and maritime law issues as well as litigation matters. Prior to joining the firm, Gary served as in-house counsel, providing primarily transactional work for several maritime companies. Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Louisiana State University, his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and his Master's Degree in Admiralty and Maritime Law from Tulane University. Mr. Smith is a State Senator serving in the Louisiana Senate.