Atty. Kelly Brooks Smith

Atty. Kelly Brooks Smith

Kelly Brooks Smith is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, appeals, environmental/natural resources/transportation and 2 other areas of law. Kelly received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Santa Fe Santa Fe 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Kelly Brooks Smith at a glance

Kelly Brooks Smith is a business, litigation, environmental, government, and appellate attorney based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1993), Florida (2001), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2001). Educated at University of Miami (LL.M. Ocean, 2003) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Santa Fe, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kelly Brooks Smith is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, appeals, environmental/natural resources/transportation and 2 other areas of law
  • Kelly received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Kelly practices in Santa Fe, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Kelly Brooks Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Kelly Brooks Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Civil Litigation

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

Kelly Brooks Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Mexico →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Kelly Brooks Smith is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Mexico →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Kelly Brooks Smith is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Mexico →

Appellate Practice

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

Kelly Brooks Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kelly Brooks Smith

Where is Kelly Brooks Smith's law office located?
Kelly Brooks Smith's law practice is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kelly Brooks Smith handle?
Kelly Brooks Smith focuses on business, litigation, environmental, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Kelly Brooks Smith practiced law?
Kelly Brooks Smith has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Kelly Brooks Smith go to law school?
Kelly Brooks Smith earned their education at (LL.M. Ocean, 2003); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact Kelly Brooks Smith for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Ocean
University of Miami
- 2003
B.S.
Louisiana State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1993
Florida
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001

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