Kathy K. Smith

Kathy K. Smith

Commercial Litigation

3.0 (1 reviews)
Jackson, Mississippi
29+ years experience
Watkins & Eager PLLC
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Contact Information

The Emporium Building, 400 East Capitol Street, P.O. Box 650, Jackson, MS 39205-0650
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Bio

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. 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.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • 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)
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
  • Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation
  • Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
  • Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
  • Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011

Education

  • Mississippi College, Juris Doctor, graduated 1996

Reviews

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Samantha Rogers

2 weeks ago

A competent and experienced attorney, but communication was lacking

I hired Kathy Smith at Watkins & Eager to handle a complex commercial dispute for my small business in Jackson. Her 29 years of experience, particularly in litigation, were immediately evident. She had a clear grasp of the legal intricacies and her background in representing national clients gave me confidence in her strategic approach. The case involved some intellectual property elements, and her broad general practice expertise was certainly an asset. While the outcome was ultimately satisfactory, the process was not without its frustrations. There were often significant delays in receiving responses to emails or updates, sometimes stretching over a week. This made it difficult to feel fully informed as the case progressed. While I have no doubt about her legal acumen, evidenced by her professional recognitions, the client service aspect felt merely adequate. For straightforward matters where you need a seasoned litigator, she is a solid choice, but be prepared to manage your expectations regarding communication and proactive updates.

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