Kurt A. Smith

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Kurt A. Smith

4.4
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Henderson, NV
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +3 more

1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 8E, Henderson, NV

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kurt

Biography

Smith Legal Group provides expert-level services for all family law cases. Help is one call away!

We handle all family law cases including Divorce, Child Custody, Annulment, Guardianship, and more!

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Adoption 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

20%
Alimony 10%

10%
Child Abuse 10%

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2016 2015
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+ 1

Licenses

Licensed in Nevada for 18 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2007

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Smith Legal Group

1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 8E, Henderson, NV, 89074

thelegalsmith.com

Kurt A. Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 46 reviews

Posted by Tanya | November 15, 2018

Consultation Experience

When a lawyer genuinely cares about people, it shows in their effort to help. Highly Trust & Recommend Kurt A. Smith.

Posted by Maria A. | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Snake Charmer

I hired Kurt Smith to help me with a divorce. After presenting me with several options, I decided to proceed with a contested divorce. However, after a few months, Mr. Smith held a settlement conference with me and my ex husband. During the settlement conference, which took several hours, Mr. Smit...h convinced my husband to let me have primary custody of my kids. I got more child support than I thought I would and he even got me alimony. Mr. Smith did all of this without even having to go to trial. This man can charm the skin off a snake. And he did too.

Posted by Lonnie | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great for Grandparents!

I hired Smith Legal Group to help me get visitation with my grandson. I have always had a close relationship with my grandson. However, after my son and his wife got a divorce, his wife moved away and stopped letting me see my grandson. Things went from bad to worse when my grandson's mom started ...hanging out with the wrong crowd and letting my grandson hang out with the wrong crowd. I had actually hired a few attorneys in the past. They made me promises about my case, but were unable to follow through. When I met with Kurt Smith, Mr. Smith explained to me that different judges approach things different ways. My judge was a very conservative judge with grandchildren of his own. He reviewed my former paperwork and explained how my previous attorneys had not presented my case properly. I was skeptical, but I really missed my grandson. I hired Kurt Smith to take care of it. WHAT A RELIEF!!! Kurt Smith had a way of talking to the judge that put me, the judge, and everyone else in the courtroom at ease. The other attorney kept talking about constitutional rights of parents and how the judge had no authority to make any decisions in my favor. He sounded really good. Mr. Smith explained the other attorney's legal argument to me, but also explained why those arguments didn't apply in this case. I was nervous. But Mr. Smith was right! The Judge agreed with him and gave me visitation rights with my grandson every year. My grandson's Mom was spittin mad. But things have calmed down and the exchanges now go by without a hitch. Mr. Smith came through when others couldn't. He's a busy attorney. But he must know what he's talking about because he sure won my case for me!

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

Quick and Easy

Mr. Smith is a rock star. He also has a great team. I hired Mr. Smith to get me divorced. I got a great job offer in Canada and had to leave the country. My wife had a criminal record and could not join me. Mr. Smith made sure that everything was handled with the court so that I could accept the... job in Canada and not worry about what was going on here with my ex. Time was of the essence for me. I told him to contact me if there was a problem, no matter what time. A couple of times I got emails from him at like 2 or 3 in the morning. But he got the job done and I got the job I was looking for. I don't plan on getting married again any time soon. But I would definitely use Smith Legal Group for any legal need I had in the future.

Posted by Christian J. | September 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

CPS case

During CPS investigation resulting in my daughter being removed from me. Kurt thoroughly walked me through everything step by step. In court Mr.Smith pleaded my case for me & the judge ruled in my favor. I highly recommend Kurt Smith for CPS cases or custody cases. He knocked it out of the park & is ...very profession. He also was willing to work with me financially & genuinely cared about my case. 5 stars

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Kurt A. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carol Barnes

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kurt is a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney who zealously advocates for his client. As opposing counsel, Kurt always promptly responded to my calls and worked toward resolution."

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Mark Clay

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Smith. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."

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John Fisher

Family lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."

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Jonathan Lacour

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Quality representation and exceptional attentiveness to clients."

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Brandon Leavitt

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Smith is a highly skilled and competent attorney. He is courteous and professional and does an excellent job zealously representing his clients. He his a credit to our profession and I am pleased to call him my friend and colleague."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Other

"Great representation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Carol Barnes

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer

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Brandon Leavitt

Child custody lawyer

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Eric Roy

Child custody lawyer

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Gary Zernich

Family lawyer

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Jill Rogers

Child custody lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2018

updated on 12/07/2018

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2014

Client Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Smith Legal Group

2009 - 2011

Attorney/Partner, Smith & Kim Attorneys at Law

2006 - 2009

Associate, Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll

Associations

2007 - Present

Nevada State Bar

attorney member

Education

2007

William S. Boyd School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Nevada

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2007

Family Law Education Course

Family Law

Languages

English

French

Activity

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