Kate Smith, ADR Attorney in Colleyville, Texas
focused on ADR and Family Law
Law Offices of Kate Smith PLLC
Colleyville, TX
Trusted adr attorney serving Colleyville.
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Kate Smith is an attorney based in Colleyville, TEXAS. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Kate Smith PLLC.
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- Colleyville, TEXAS
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- ADR · Family Law
- Handles ADR and Family Law matters from Colleyville, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026).
About Kate Smith: Kate Smith is an attorney based in Colleyville, TEXAS. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Kate Smith PLLC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kate Smith
Kate concentrates on adr and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kate handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR cases in Colleyville, Texas
Kate takes adr matters in Colleyville, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kate agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Colleyville, Texas
Kate takes family law matters in Colleyville, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kate agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kate Smith — Attorney of Texas adr experience
Kate Smith is an attorney based in Colleyville, TEXAS. The practice focuses on ADR and Family Law. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Kate Smith PLLC.
Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law. She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more. Kate has also received several honors and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyer Fort Worth Texas Magazine since 2007. In 2014 and 2015, Kate was also nominated as a Texas Super Lawyer “Rising Star.”
Additionally, Kate is also board-certified in family law. Pursuing board certification is voluntary and requires at least five years of practice, attendance to continuing education seminars, and a 6-hour written examination. As such, this is achievement is a rare distinction not all family law attorneys have.
How Kate handles adr matters
Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law. She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more. Kate has also received several honors and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyer Fort…
The kind of cases Kate takes
Kate reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr and family law matters in Colleyville and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Kate Smith's legal education and bar admissions
Texas Wesleyan University
J.D. · 2004
Kate studied at J.D. in Texas Wesleyan University.
Law school and academic background
Kate completed J.D. in Texas Wesleyan University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kate runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kate Smith
Kate has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).
Locations
Kate Smith's office in Colleyville
Kate's primary office is at 6500 Colleyville Boulevard, Suite 100, Colleyville, Texas, 76034. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Law Offices of Kate Smith PLLC
6500 Colleyville Boulevard, Suite 100
Colleyville, Texas 76034
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How to hire Kate Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kate usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kate charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kate will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Colleyville, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kate
Kate discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kate confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kate's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kate Smith
How much does it cost to hire Kate for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kate walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kate offer a free consultation?
Kate charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kate's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Kate's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Texas typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kate gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kate take my case if I'm outside Colleyville?
Kate is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kate will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kate?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kate will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kate accepting new adr clients right now?
Kate's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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