Atty. Kyle Smith

Atty. Kyle Smith

Kyle T. Smith is the President of Dentons Sirote in Alabama, where he is a Shareholder, serves on the Board of Directors, and is Chair of Dentons Sirote's Employment and Labor practice.

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Profile Summary

About Kyle Smith at a glance

Kyle Smith is a employment and litigation attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Dentons Sirote PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar. Educated at The University of Alabama (JD, 1995) and Mississippi State University (—, 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kyle T. Smith is the President of Dentons Sirote in Alabama, where he is a Shareholder, serves on the Board of Directors, and is Chair of Dentons Sirote's Employment and Labor practice
  • In addition to his role as President of Dentons Sirote, he is a member of the Dentons US Region Management Committee and Board of Directors
  • In his practice, he counsels employers across all industries on a broad range of employment issues and represents employers in all types of employment litigation
  • Kyle’s employment litigation practice includes the defense of employers in claims of discrimination and harassment, wage and hour cases, claims under the ADA and FMLA, and suits for retaliatory discharge under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act
  • He also drafts and enforces employment contracts, including non-disclosure and non-competition agreements
  • In addition, Kyle frequently provides training to employers on labor and employment issues to ensure compliance with applicable law and reduce exposure to litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Kyle Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kyle Smith 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.

Kyle Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

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 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 Kyle Smith

Where is Kyle Smith's law office located?
Kyle Smith's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Dentons Sirote PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kyle Smith handle?
Kyle Smith focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Kyle Smith go to law school?
Kyle Smith earned their education at (JD, 1995); (—, 1992).
How can I contact Kyle Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Kyle 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.
What awards or recognition has Kyle Smith received?
Kyle Smith's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished, Martindale-HubbellPeer Review Rating™.

Education

JD
The University of Alabama
- 1995
Mississippi State University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished, Martindale-HubbellPeer Review Rating™
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar

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