Atty. Kate Smith
Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law. She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more.
Collaborative Law: Family Law & More Attorney · Serving Colleyville, TX
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About Kate Smith at a Glance
Kate Smith is a family law and adr attorney based in Colleyville, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Kate Smith PLLC. Educated at Texas Wesleyan University (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serves clients in Colleyville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kate Smith
- Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law
- She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more
- Kate has also received several honors and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyer Fort Worth Texas Magazine since 2007
- In 2014 and 2015, Kate was also nominated as a Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Star.” Additionally, Kate is also board-certified in family law
- Pursuing board certification is voluntary and requires at least five years of practice, attendance to continuing education seminars, and a 6-hour written examination
- As such, this is achievement is a rare distinction not all family law attorneys have
Practice Areas Explained
Kate Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kate Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Colleyville.
Family Law in Colleyville
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Colleyville
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Kate Smith is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Colleyville
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Colleyville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Colleyville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Colleyville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Colleyville Choose Kate Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Kate Smith's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Kate Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Colleyville
A Colleyville-based practice means Kate Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Kate Smith Handles in Colleyville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Kate Smith has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Kate Smith directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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