Atty. Misty Smith Kelley

Atty. Misty Smith Kelley

Misty Smith Kelley is a lawyer practicing employment law, commercial litigation, eminent domain and 14 other areas of law. Misty received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

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Profile Summary

About Misty Smith Kelley at a glance

Misty Smith Kelley is a Shareholder based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell And Berkowitz Pc. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, zoning, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Tennessee Indiana (1998) and Georgia (2013). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1998) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.A. Communications, 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Litigation Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Misty Smith Kelley is a lawyer practicing employment law, commercial litigation, eminent domain and 14 other areas of law
  • Misty received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Misty practices at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Misty Smith Kelley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Misty Smith Kelley 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.

Misty Smith Kelley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Misty Smith Kelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Land Use & Zoning

Misty Smith Kelley is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

Misty Smith Kelley is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Product Liability

Misty Smith Kelley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Misty Smith Kelley

Where is Misty Smith Kelley's law office located?
Misty Smith Kelley's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell And Berkowitz Pc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Misty Smith Kelley handle?
Misty Smith Kelley focuses on employment, business, zoning, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Misty Smith Kelley practiced law?
Misty Smith Kelley has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Misty Smith Kelley go to law school?
Misty Smith Kelley earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. Communications, 1995).
How can I contact Misty Smith Kelley for a consultation?
You can contact Misty Smith Kelley 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 Misty Smith Kelley received?
Misty Smith Kelley's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1998
B.A. Communications
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Tennessee Indiana
Admitted: 1998
Georgia
Admitted: 2013

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