Atty. Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood

Atty. Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood

Ms. Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, municipal & police law, premises liability and 2 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 15 yrs experience 15 year
Call (346) 615-1238 Book Appointment

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About Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood at a glance

Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood is a employment, business, slip & fall, and litigation attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2011), South Carolina U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D (2012), and Texas North Carolina Middle District Court North Carolina Western District Court U.S. Court of Appea (2014). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 2011) and Meredith College (B.A. Wake, 2006). Active member of Mecklenburg County Bar Association (Member, Young Lawyer's Division) North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, municipal & police law, premises liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Kelly Beth Smith received a B.A. degree from Meredith College in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Kelly Beth Smith practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood 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.

Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 Houston 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood

Where is Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood's law office located?
Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood handle?
Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood practiced law?
Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood go to law school?
Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. Wake, 2006).
How can I contact Kelly Beth Smith Hapgood for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 2011
B.A. Wake
Meredith College
- 2006

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2011
South Carolina U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle D
Admitted: 2012
Texas North Carolina Middle District Court North Carolina Western District Court U.S. Court of Appea
Admitted: 2014

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