About Kate Smith
Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and is experienced in handling a vast range of complex legal matters, such as family law, corporate formation, estate planning, and more. She has also received many accolades for her work, including a nomination as a Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Star.” Additionally, Kate is board-certified in family law, which is a rare achievement and distinction that not every family law attorney has. Call today to request a consultation with Kate Smith. Awards and Honors Honors Nominated as a Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Star” 2014, 2015 Super Lawyer Fort Worth Texas Magazine as nominated by peers every year since 2007 Member of Tarrant County Family Law Bar “ex parte” committee member since 2013
Education
Legal Education
- Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California
- LL.M.
- Honors: Dispute Resolution, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, June 2008
- Honors: London/Geneva Program 2007 on International Dispute Resolution
- Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Fort Worth, Texas, 2004
- Juris Doctorate
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Honors: 2nd in Class
- Honors: Dean’s list honors-Fall 2001/Fall 2002/Spring
- Tulane University School of Law, Paris, France, 2004
Non Legal Education
- University of Houston, 1998–2000 , Houston, Texas
- B.A. Humanities (Pre-law)
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Graduated with a 3.76 G.P.A.
- Honors: Mediation Certification (UHCL-Center for Dispute Resolution)
Past Positions
- Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, Assisting the Negotiating Committee for the Pilot Union, 2007 - 2008
- Zoning Board of Adjustment, City of Southlake, Board Member, Vice Chairperson and Chairperson, 2008 - 2011
- Planning and Zoning Commissioner, City of Southlake, Appointed Commissioner, 2011 - Present
- Law Office of Kate Smith, PLLC
Classes and Seminars
- Texas Wesleyan Law Review, Staff Member, 2003 - 2004
- Texas Christian University, Adjunct Professor, 2009 - 2011
Pro Bono Activities
- Texas Defender
Bar Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, 2005 - Present (Member)
- North East Tarrant County Bar Association (Past President and 2nd Vice President)
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Collaborative Lawyers of Texas
- Collaborative Lawyers of Tarrant County
- Colleyville Chamber of Commerce (Member since 2005)
- Amnesty International, Texas Wesleyan Chapter, 2002 - 2003 (Elected Officer)
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Kate Smith |
| Firm | Law Offices of Kate Smith, LLC |
| Address | 6500 Colleyville Blvd, Suite 100, Colleyville, TX 76034 |
| Phone | 817-479-0534 |
| Phone | 817-479-0538 |
| Website | www.katesmithlaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |