$ 300-450 per hour
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Kurt A. Smith
Virtual Consultation Available
About Kurt
Biography
I first moved to Nevada in 1991 and have lived here exclusively since 2001. I have been married for 20 years and have three children. My oldest child just started college and I have a Junior in High School and an eighth grader. My family is the most important thing in the world to me and I work very hard to protect my clients' families, just as I would if it were my own.
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%
Family
25%
Marriage and Prenuptials
20%
Alimony
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2016 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in Nevada for 18 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
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Showing 11 - 12 of 12 reviews | Family
Posted by Melody Villegas | August 22, 2014 | Family
A LAWYER WITH A BIG HEART!!!!
I referred Kurt to a friend of mine that he and his office represented very well. But my review is mainly to tell you I was in Shock and Aww when one day I had to go to Family court and didn't have a lawyer and Kurt saw me sitting there and asked what I was doing and when I explained the story he rep...
Posted by Liz | February 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Disappointed
We hired Kurt after talking with many attorneys by phone consultation. He seemed knowledgable and able to take on the case. Over the last month, the phone calls are being ignored and there was no thought for any agreements for certain time frames. For someone who does family law daily, the basi...
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Replied last February 10, 2020"Liz" is not a client. She is the mother of a client. Liz's complaint, however, is not accurate. In her daughter's case, her daughter settled her case, and agreed to two Visitation Plans - a pre-move plan valid for 3 months, and a post-move plan valid (ostensibly) until the child turns 18. Liz is upset that the pre-move plan her daughter agreed to while in Nevada did not include ADDITIONAL TIME for Visitation over the Christmas Holiday. AFTER the plan was entered as an Order of the Court, Liz, not her daughter the actual client, began contacting our office to request ADDITIONAL TIME over the Christmas Holiday. Liz then got very angry that we could not get the opposing party to agree to ADDITIONAL TIME. While I certainly understand Liz's concern, all clients need to be aware that once a deal is agreed upon and finalized with the Court, it is often very difficult to undo the deal that was made. For the record, Liz's daughter DID have time with the Child over the Christmas holiday. However, she did not have 1) as much time as she wanted, and 2) as much time as he was going to have under part 2 of the Agreement. Moreover, Liz's questions were answered in a timely manner - she just didn't get the answer that she wanted. That notwithstanding, it was a pleasure working with Liz and her daughter and we would happy to work with her daughter again in the future should the need arise. Liz was correct about two things, however. We do give great legal consultations and we are VERY knowledgeable.
Kurt A. Smith's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."
"I endorse this lawyer. Quality representation and exceptional attentiveness to clients."
"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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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2018
updated on 12/07/2018Public 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 Barattorney 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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Q&A
Family law judge ruling by 9/15/21 no ruling made. Is there a time limited for this?
29 Oct 2021
Q&A
What happens with child support cases when the other parent left the country?
02 Oct 2019
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Childs mother sent me a text saying her mother's going to make her commit suicide. Can i use this as leverage in family court?
02 Oct 2019