Atty. Eric Watkins Smith

Atty. Eric Watkins Smith

Mr. Eric Watkins Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, class action, litigation.

Kansas City Kansas City 32 yrs experience 32 year
Call (816) 462-4845 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Eric Watkins Smith at a glance

Eric Watkins Smith is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Siro Smith Dickson, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1994), Missouri (1995), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1995), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1996). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1994) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas Bar Association The Missouri Bar The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Eric Watkins Smith is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, class action, litigation
  • Eric received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Eric practices at Siro Smith Dickson, P.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Watkins Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Watkins Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Eric Watkins Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Watkins Smith

Where is Eric Watkins Smith's law office located?
Eric Watkins Smith's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Siro Smith Dickson, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Watkins Smith handle?
Eric Watkins Smith focuses on employment, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Eric Watkins Smith practiced law?
Eric Watkins Smith has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Eric Watkins Smith go to law school?
Eric Watkins Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Eric Watkins Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Eric Watkins Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Eric Watkins Smith received?
Eric Watkins Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1994
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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