Atty. Karen M. Smith

Atty. Karen M. Smith

Karen M. Smith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, wage & hour, employment litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen M. Smith at a glance

Karen M. Smith is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Miller & Martin PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of (1991). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Labor and Employment Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Karen M. Smith is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, wage & hour, employment litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Karen practices at Miller & Martin PLLC in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Karen M. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen M. 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.

Karen M. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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

Karen M. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen M. Smith

Where is Karen M. Smith's law office located?
Karen M. Smith's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Miller & Martin PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen M. Smith handle?
Karen M. Smith focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Karen M. Smith practiced law?
Karen M. Smith has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Karen M. Smith go to law school?
Karen M. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Karen M. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Karen M. 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 Karen M. Smith received?
Karen M. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1991
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Middle District of
Admitted: 1991

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