Katrina Smith, Construction Attorney in St Paul, Minnesota
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Construction and Litigation
St Paul, MN
Practicing construction in St Paul since 2002.
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Katrina Smith is an attorney based in St. Paul, MN. The practice focuses on Construction and Litigation. Katrina has over 24 years of legal experience.
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- Construction · Litigation
- Handles Construction and Litigation matters from St. Paul, MN.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katrina Smith: Katrina Smith is an attorney based in St. Paul, MN. The practice focuses on Construction and Litigation. Katrina has over 24 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Katrina takes on
Katrina concentrates on construction and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katrina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction cases in St Paul, Minnesota
Katrina takes construction matters in St Paul, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katrina agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in St Paul, Minnesota
Katrina takes litigation matters in St Paul, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katrina agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Katrina Smith — construction lawyer in St Paul
Katrina Smith is an attorney based in St. Paul, MN. The practice focuses on Construction and Litigation. Katrina has over 24 years of legal experience.
Katrina Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law. Katrina received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years. Katrina practices in St. Paul, MN.
Working with Katrina on a construction matter
Katrina Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law. Katrina received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years. Katrina practices in St. Paul, MN.
Who Katrina represents
Katrina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction and litigation matters in St Paul and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Minnesota
J.D. · 2002
Brigham Young University
B.A. · 1998
Jurisdictions
Katrina's state bar admissions
Minnesota
2002 · ACTIVE
Katrina studied at J.D. in University of Minnesota and B.A. in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Katrina completed J.D. in University of Minnesota and B.A. in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katrina runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Katrina Smith's office in St. Paul
Katrina's primary office is at 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 1400, St. Paul, MN, 55101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Katrina Smith
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Katrina Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katrina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katrina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katrina'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; Katrina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in St Paul, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 Katrina
Katrina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction 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. Katrina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katrina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katrina Smith
How much does it cost to hire Katrina for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katrina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katrina offer a free consultation?
Katrina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katrina's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Katrina's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple construction 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. Katrina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katrina take my case if I'm outside St Paul?
Katrina is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katrina 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 Katrina?
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. Katrina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katrina accepting new construction clients right now?
Katrina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Construction attorneys serving St Paul, Minneapolis and Edina in Minnesota
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