Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith

Employment Law - Individuals

5.0 (1 reviews)
Birmingham, Alabama
30+ years experience
Dentons Sirote PC
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Contact Information

2311 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Bio

Kyle T. Smith is the President of Dentons Sirote in Alabama, where he is a Shareholder, serves on the Board of Directors, and is Chair of Dentons Sirote's Employment and Labor practice. In addition to his role as President of Dentons Sirote, he is a member of the Dentons US Region Management Committee and Board of Directors.In his practice, he counsels employers across all industries on a broad range of employment issues and represents employers in all types of employment litigation. Kyle’s employment litigation practice includes the defense of employers in claims of discrimination and harassment, wage and hour cases, claims under the ADA and FMLA, and suits for retaliatory discharge under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act. He also drafts and enforces employment contracts, including non-disclosure and non-competition agreements. In addition, Kyle frequently provides training to employers on labor and employment issues to ensure compliance with applicable law and reduce exposure to litigation. Kyle T. Smith is the President of Dentons Sirote in Alabama, where he is a Shareholder, serves on the Board of Directors, and is Chair of Dentons Sirote's Employment and Labor practice. In addition to his role as President of Dentons Sirote, he is a member of the Dentons US Region Management Committee and Board of Directors. In his practice, he counsels employers across all industries on a broad range of employment issues and represents employers in all types of employment litigation. Kyle’s employment litigation practice includes the defense of employers in claims of discrimination and harassment, wage and hour cases, claims under the ADA and FMLA, and suits for retaliatory discharge under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act. He also drafts and enforces employment contracts, including non-disclosure and non-competition agreements. In addition, Kyle frequently provides training to employers on labor and employment issues to ensure compliance with applicable law and reduce exposure to litigation.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Alabama

State Capital

Montgomery

Highest Court

Alabama Supreme Court

Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

Typical Consultation

$200-$450

Typical Hourly Range

$300-$650/hr

Fee Model Notes

Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Individuals

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Employment Law - Individuals
  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management
  • Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®Peer Review Rating™

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012

Education

  • The University of Alabama, JD, graduated 1995
  • Mississippi State University, BPA, graduated 1992

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Reviews

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Barbara Evans

3 months ago

A consummate professional who guided us through a complex employment dispute

Our company faced a sensitive and potentially costly wrongful termination claim from a former executive. We turned to Kyle Smith based on his long-standing reputation and his dual recognition in both management and individual employment law, which demonstrated a balanced perspective. His three decades of experience, particularly his leadership of Dentons Sirote's Employment and Labor practice, were immediately evident. Kyle provided a clear, strategic assessment, navigating us through negotiations with a steady hand. His counsel was not only legally sound but also pragmatic, focusing on a resolution that protected our interests without unnecessary litigation. The matter was settled favorably, a direct result of his deep expertise and calm professionalism. We have the utmost confidence in Kyle and his team.

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