Kathy K. Smith, Business Attorney in Jackson, Mississippi
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and Litigation
Jackson, MS
Practicing business in Jackson since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Kathy K. Smith is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation. Kathy has over 30 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Business · Class Action · Litigation
- Handles Business, Class Action, and Litigation matters from Jackson, MISSISSIPPI.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS) (2025).
About Kathy K. Smith: Kathy K. Smith is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation. Kathy has over 30 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Kathy's practice areas in Jackson
Kathy concentrates on business, class action, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Class Action
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Business cases in Jackson, Mississippi
Kathy takes business matters in Jackson, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathy agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Jackson, Mississippi
Kathy takes class action matters in Jackson, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Jackson, Mississippi
Kathy takes litigation matters in Jackson, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathy agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Jackson, Mississippi
Kathy takes personal injury matters in Jackson, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathy agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Jackson, Mississippi
Kathy takes product liability matters in Jackson, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kathy K. Smith, business attorney serving Jackson
Kathy K. Smith is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Litigation. Kathy has over 30 years of legal experience. Kathy works from Jackson, Mississippi and takes on business matters across the region.
Kathy K. Smith was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1996. She has represented local and national clients in all types of litigation, including mass torts, intellectual property, commercial, personal injury, insurance, products liability, medical malpractice, and environmental matters. She has defended manufacturers of lead paint, mobile homes, and heavy equipment. She has defended an employer involved in extensive PCB litigation and an insurance company sued in asbestos litigation. She has participated in numerous mass tort trials, and several trials involving the biggest spread of contamination from a gasoline pipeline leak in Mississippi. Her trial experience also includes a heavy equipment rollover case, the defense of a popular Las Vegas entertainer sued for breach of contract in Mississippi, and the defense of attorneys accused of fraud in mass tort settlements.
How Kathy handles business matters
Kathy K. Smith was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1996. She has represented local and national clients in all types of litigation, including mass torts, intellectual property, commercial, personal injury, insurance, products liability, medical malpractice, and environmental matters. She has defended manufacturers of lead paint, mobile homes, and heavy equipment. She has defended an employer…
The kind of cases Kathy takes
Kathy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and litigation matters in Jackson and the surrounding Mississippi area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kathy studied and practices
Mississippi College
— · 1996
Jurisdictions
Kathy's state bar admissions
Mississippi
1996 · ACTIVE
Kathy studied at — in Mississippi College.
Law school and academic background
Kathy completed — in Mississippi College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathy runs in Mississippi is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kathy's legal honors and published work
Kathy has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental, Jackson (MS)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Environmental, Jackson (MS) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Kathy K. Smith's office in Jackson
Kathy's primary office is at 400 East Capitol Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39205-0650. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Kathy K. Smith
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How to hire Kathy K. Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathy'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; Kathy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Jackson, Mississippi
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Kathy
Kathy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Kathy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathy K. Smith
How much does it cost to hire Kathy for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathy offer a free consultation?
Kathy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathy's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathy's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Mississippi typically take?
Simple business 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. Kathy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathy take my case if I'm outside Jackson?
Kathy is licensed in Mississippi. Matters governed by Mississippi law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathy 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 Kathy?
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. Kathy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathy accepting new business clients right now?
Kathy'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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