Atty. Katherine W. Dandy

Atty. Katherine W. Dandy

Katherine Dandy has been defending clients in litigation involving medical malpractice, general liability matters, and business disputes for nearly three decades. She started her career as a public defender in New York City, learning valuable trial and negotiation skills.

Charlotte Charlotte 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Katherine W. Dandy at a glance

Katherine W. Dandy is an Of Counsel based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, slip & fall, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York North Carolina United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina Unite (1993). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania B.A. English (—). Active member of Greensboro Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Katherine Dandy has been defending clients in litigation involving medical malpractice, general liability matters, and business disputes for nearly three decades
  • She started her career as a public defender in New York City, learning valuable trial and negotiation skills
  • After five years in the trenches, she shifted to civil litigation
  • Since then, she has developed a diverse litigation practice, representing physicians and other health care providers in medical malpractice actions and business entities in a wide variety of commercial disputes
  • An accomplished writer, Kathy has prevailed on numerous summary judgment motions and appeals before state and federal courts
  • Appellate advocacy requires a unique skill set, one that emphasizes the ability to analyze and understand subtle legal distinctions, conduct careful and focused research, and provide persuasive written and oral presentations to a sophisticated appellate court
  • Katherine earned her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City, and she also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania
  • Outside of the office, Kathy enjoys baking bread, cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband, their two children, and their corgi, Luna
  • Publications •The Case for Telemedicine New York State Bar Association Journal, November/December 2018 •Metadata: What Lawyers Need to Know Westchester Bar Journal, Spring 2016 •Guiding Principles on the Discoverability and Admissibility of Social Media New York State Bar Association Journal, January 2016 •Can a Non-Physician Be Compelled to Give Expert Testimony in a Medical Malpractice Action?
  • New York State Bar Association Journal, January 2012 •Inquest on Damages: Should Causation Evidence Be Admissible?
  • New York Law Journal, January 2010 In the Press HBS Hires Three Senior Attorneys as Charlotte Office Expands August 30, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C.- September 30, 2022 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is pleased to welcome three experienced attorneys from a North Carolina firm as it expands its medical malpractice defense, health care, and business litigation practices
  • Brenda S. McClearn Brenda S. McClearn is joining HBS as a Partner, and she will split her time between HBS’s

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine W. Dandy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katherine W. Dandy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Katherine W. Dandy's law office located?
Katherine W. Dandy's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine W. Dandy handle?
Katherine W. Dandy focuses on medical malpractice, business, slip & fall, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Katherine W. Dandy practiced law?
Katherine W. Dandy has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Pennsylvania B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York North Carolina United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina Unite
Admitted: 1993

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