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About Kent E. Smith at a glance
Kent E. Smith is a Member based in Holly Springs, Mississippi, practicing at Smith Whaley, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth (1991), Alabama (1992), and Tennessee (1992). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D. Accounting, 1991) and University of Mississippi (B.S. Accounting, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Keady American Inns of Court American Diabetes Association (Member, Board of Directors, North Central Chapter) Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Holly Springs, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. Kent E. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate law, insurance defense litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Kent received a B.S. degree from University of Mississippi in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Kent practices at Smith Whaley, PLLC in Holly Springs, MS
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Kent E. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kent E. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Kent E. Smith is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Mississippi →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kent E. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Kent E. Smith is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Mississippi →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Kent E. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Kent E. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Mississippi →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Mississippi
Practicing law in Mississippi. Legal matters in Mississippi are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Holly Springs are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Mississippi state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Mississippi 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 Mississippi courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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