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Tara Nunez Smith
Managing Member
Smith Sconzert, LLC founding partner, Tara Smith, brings over twenty years of experience having served as both in-house and outside counsel. She is one of a handful of attorneys in the country with an LL.M. in Litigation Management.
Elizabeth S. Sconzert
Managing Member
With more than 20 years’ litigation experience, Elizabeth knows the importance of listening and the power of effective communication to tell her clients’ story, using their voice. Elizabeth enjoys a multi-faceted practice, focusing predominantly in the professional liability arena, successfully defending healthcare professionals, lawyers, public officials and contractors before Louisiana courts and licensure boards — where their story not only matters, but makes a difference.
Brett Sandifer
Partner
Brett Sandifer manages Smith Sconzert’s Baton Rouge office. His practice consists primarily of personal injury defense, premise liability, commercial litigation and municipal law.
David B. Parnell
Partner
David B. Parnell, Jr. brings more than 25 years of experience to Smith Sconzert, LLC, having practiced in a wide range of legal settings across Louisiana.
Stephanie Hough
Associate
Stephanie Hough brings her diverse international background as a dual licensed Spanish speaking attorney to Smith Sconzert.
Karlin Fitzmorris
Associate
Karlin Fitzmorris is a licensed Louisiana attorney with more than a decade of experience in local government leadership, public law and litigation. She has served in both legal and executive roles, bringing a practical approach to complex operational, legal and political challenges.
Kelly Brian
Partner
Kelly Brian brings a diverse professional background and a thoughtful, practical approach to her legal practice at Smith Sconzert. Before entering the legal field, Kelly developed strong skills in leadership and relationship-building while working as a development officer for the Tulane Athletics Fund and later as an assistant athletic director for the McNeese Athletic Foundation at McNeese State University.