Sarah Louann Smith

Associate
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Primary Office: New Orleans, LA

Sarah Smith, Associate at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
Sarah Smith, Associate at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

ABOUT

Sarah

Sarah Smith is a workers’ compensation defense attorney based in New Orleans who represents employers and insurance carriers in Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) and Defense Base Act (DBA) claims. She skillfully guides clients through each stage of the claims process, from early case assessment and exposure analysis through litigation and resolution. Sarah focuses on efficient outcomes, risk management, and collaborative partnerships with her clients.

Sarah has experience on both sides of workers’ compensation matters, giving her valuable insight into claimant strategy and the full life cycle of a claim. She leverages that perspective to evaluate liability, identify key legal issues early, and develop targeted defense strategies that align with her clients’ business objectives.

Originally from Stringer, Mississippi, Sarah now calls New Orleans home. She enjoys following the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, crafting, and spending time with her cats, Nala and Winnie.

Practices

Longshore / DBA

Industries

Maritime

Education

  • J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
  • B.A., Legal Studies, University of Southern Mississippi

Admissions

  • Louisiana, 2025
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 2026

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