Atty. Kirk DeBardeleben Smith

Atty. Kirk DeBardeleben Smith

Kirk DeBardeleben Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial, appellate practice, commercial and business litigation and 2 other areas of law. Kirk received a B.A. degree from Birmingham-Southern College, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Birmingham Birmingham 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Kirk DeBardeleben Smith at a glance

Kirk DeBardeleben Smith is a business, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1999), Georgia (2002), and Tennessee (2007). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1999) and Birmingham-Southern College B.A. cum laude Birmingham-Southern College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Cape Town, South Africa Rotary Scholar (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kirk DeBardeleben Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial, appellate practice, commercial and business litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Kirk received a B.A. degree from Birmingham-Southern College, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Kirk practices in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Kirk DeBardeleben Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kirk DeBardeleben 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.

Kirk DeBardeleben Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

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

Kirk DeBardeleben Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Kirk DeBardeleben Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Alabama →

Appellate Practice

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

Kirk DeBardeleben Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kirk DeBardeleben Smith

Where is Kirk DeBardeleben Smith's law office located?
Kirk DeBardeleben Smith's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kirk DeBardeleben Smith handle?
Kirk DeBardeleben Smith focuses on business, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Kirk DeBardeleben Smith practiced law?
Kirk DeBardeleben Smith has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Kirk DeBardeleben Smith go to law school?
Kirk DeBardeleben Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact Kirk DeBardeleben Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kirk DeBardeleben Smith received?
Kirk DeBardeleben Smith's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1999
Birmingham-Southern College B.A. cum laude Birmingham-Southern College B.A. Phi Beta Kappa University of Cape Town, South Africa Rotary Scholar
- In Progress

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1999
Georgia
Admitted: 2002
Tennessee
Admitted: 2007

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