Atty. Kristy L. Smith

Atty. Kristy L. Smith

Ms. Kristy L.

Cary Cary 18 yrs experience 18 year
Call (984) 326-3098 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kristy L. Smith at a glance

Kristy L. Smith is a SAS based in Cary, North Carolina. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2008) and Tennessee (2008). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 2008) and Wake Forest University (B.S. Master, 2001). Serands clients in Cary, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Kristy L. Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, trade secrets, antitrust and trade regulation and 3 other areas of law
  • Kristy received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 2001, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Kristy practices in Cary, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Kristy L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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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 Cary 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

Common questions about Kristy L. Smith

Where is Kristy L. Smith's law office located?
Kristy L. Smith's law practice is located in Cary, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kristy L. Smith handle?
Kristy L. Smith focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Kristy L. Smith practiced law?
Kristy L. Smith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Kristy L. Smith go to law school?
Kristy L. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Master, 2001).
How can I contact Kristy L. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Kristy L. Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 2008
B.S. Master
Wake Forest University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2008
Tennessee
Admitted: 2008

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