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 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Debbie | June 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Legal Separation Nightmare

I obtained a legal separation from my husband. We agreed on specific financial terms that needed to be met for a specific amount of time. A few years later, my husband reneged on the terms of our Separation Agreement. That’s when I hired Smith Legal Group. Attorney Smith jumped on my case immediate...ly and got the court to enforce the original agreement. My husband hired an attorney to try to invalidate the agreement. I was scared to death. But Attorney Smith was able to calm me down and walk me through the claims made by my husband and how the court was likely to view and treat those claims. Turns out, Attorney Smith didn’t miss a trick. He wad exactly right about what opposing counsel was trying to do and what to do about it. The end result is that my Decree was enforced and I even got my ex to pay my attorneys fees. I couldn’t have asked for a better result.

Posted by Henry | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Stellar Representation at Reasonable Pricing

So far Kurt & his team have been doing a great job with their preparation & representation. I can sleep a lot easier now knowing that he's not only an expert and a true artist in his craft, but he's also a realist and will not make promises he can't keep or speculate on what a judge might do...and he... will help keep your focus on what's right for your case & your family. I think a few of the bad reviews I've seen are pure sour grapes where people didn't pay for his well-earned services or can't understand a successful lawyer like his can't always get back to you at the drop of a dime any time you want, or simply don't follow his advice and it costs them. Or sensitive personalities who don't like hearing his frank & blunt candor. I DO appreciate it, because it helps ME. Thank you Kurt. Kurt doesn't yell, hot-dog & grand-stand like these typical lawyers. He is above that and it shows that he's earned the respect of lawyers & judges alike. He's calm, cool, collected -- yet will represent with the best of them. I'm so grateful that Kurt Smith & his team were referred to me. KURT, KELLEY, PATTIE & EVERYONE ELSE -- Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for your stellar help so far. These cases can be very ugly and hurtful as I have learned and he's been the beacon of hope for moving towards what's right for my family, while keeping it real. To the reviewer that complained that he yawned during consultation -- this man just worked on my response that we were forced to file at the last minute all the way to 3:43am this morning, and still showed up at 9am hearing with me and met w/ me later inpromptu when I dropped in his office @ 5pm the same day. I can certainly be empathetic if he's yawning or tired...he's a workaholic machine with many complicated cases, yet WORTH EVERY PENNY IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY. His transparent rates on the billing statements are very fair in my opinion. They do NOT nickel and dime you and offer flat-fee retainer agreements which can actually save you a ton of money while getting amazing representation. A true good businessman who's compassionate and employs like-minded ppl. Kurt & team have earned a family lawyer from us for life and I I am beyond grateful for his help and very hopeful for the future of my loved ones.

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 George | July 07, 2015 | Adoption

I HAVE A LITTLE GIRL!!!

I was referred to Smith Legal Group by a co-worker who had previously used their services. My co-worker told me that Kurt Smith was legit and would treat me right. I can honestly say that now that I have reached the end of my case, I was not disappointed!!! I hired Smith Legal Group to help me wit...h my adoption case. These guys knew how to get it done quickly and efficiently. My case was a little bit tough because the father changed his mind about letting me adopt the child several times throughout the process. However, Kurt Smith never gave up and was able to work with both the father and the court system to get the issue resolved and to cool tempers to avoid the case blowing up. Thanks to Mr. Smith's hard work, I can finally say that the little girl I have been raising is all mine (and my wife's!) I will always be grateful to Kurt Smith for making us a family. To hear my little girl call me daddy is the best feeling I have ever had.

Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Mediated Divorce Gone Right

I searched on line for a divorce attorney and stumbled upon Kurt Smith. Mr. Smith gave me a free consultation and after listening to my issues, agreed to attempt to mediate a divorce settlement with my husband, who was not at all expecting me to file for divorce. Mr. Smith scheduled a meeting with ...myself and my husband and after several hours of negotiation, we left with a mediated Decree of Divorce. Even more impressive was Mr. Smith's ability to obtain this result even though upon entering the meeting, my husband proclaimed that under no circumstance would he be signing any papers that day. Mr. Smith is a master negotiator and I was very impressed that he was able to accomplish every thing that he accomplished in so short a period of time. Mr. Smith saved my thousands and thousands of dollars that would have otherwise been spent on needless litigation. Even more impressive, he quoted me a price and stuck to it. No bait and switch, just an extremely fair price for the work that was done. If you are ever looking for a divorce attorney, Kurt Smith is the one.

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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

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Jonathan Lacour

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Brandon Leavitt

Child custody lawyer

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Eric Roy

Child custody lawyer

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Gary Zernich

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Jill Rogers

Child custody lawyer

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Christian Lassen

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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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