Atty. Holly Pauling Smith

Atty. Holly Pauling Smith

Holly Pauling Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, consumer protection. Holly received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Holly Pauling Smith at a glance

Holly Pauling Smith is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999), Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (2000), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2007). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Holly Pauling Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, class action, consumer protection
  • Holly received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Holly practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Holly Pauling Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 Holly Pauling Smith

Where is Holly Pauling Smith's law office located?
Holly Pauling Smith's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Holly Pauling Smith handle?
Holly Pauling Smith focuses on class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Holly Pauling Smith practiced law?
Holly Pauling Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Holly Pauling Smith go to law school?
Holly Pauling Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Holly Pauling Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Holly Pauling 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
University of Oklahoma
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1999
Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2007

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