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Germer PLLCSenior Trial Counsel
Kelli Burris Smith
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Kelli Burris Smith

3.1
1 review

550 Fannin, Suite 400, Beaumont, TX 77701

Appellate Law, Civil Litigation, Class and Collective Actions and 7 more

About Kelli Burris Smith

Kelli B. Smith earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law in 1998. While attending law school, she was a Teaching Quizmaster, an associate editor of the Texas Journal of Women and The Law, and excelled in Moot Court competitions. She has been with Germer since 1998 and has extensive experience handling appeals in state and federal courts, including more than 100 reported and unreported opinions. Kelli is admitted to practice before Texas courts, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Kelli is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Jefferson County Bar Association, Jefferson County Bar Journal Editorial Committee, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Michelle Mehaffy American Inns of Court, the Appellate Section of the State Bar of Texas, and the Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit.

Kelli’s experience is in appellate practice and general civil litigation, including products liability, insurance defense, professional malpractice defense, and class and complex litigation .

Professional Background

•Joined Germer in 1998

Recognitions and Honors

•Nominee, 2006-2007 Jefferson County Outstanding Young Lawyer
•Nominee, 2007-2008 Jefferson County Oustanding Young Lawyer

Interests

•Traveling
•Sporting events
•Spending time with her husband, two children, and dogs

Civic Involvement

•West Brook PTA
•Houston DynamoDash Youth Soccer Club
•Jefferson County Bar Association Pro Bono Program
•Trinity United Methodist Church
•West Brook Soccer Booster Club

 

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Kelli Burris Smith got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Torts
  • Other 5
    • Appellate Law
    • Class and Collective Actions
    • Insurance Law
    • Personal Injury Defense
    • Professional Malpractice Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Trial Counsel
    Firm Name
    Germer PLLC

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1998, Texas
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional Memberships and Affiliations

    •State Bar of Texas
    •Jefferson County Bar Association
    •Jefferson County Bar Journal Editorial Committee
    •Texas Association of Defense Counsel
    •Michelle Mehaffy American Inns of Court
    •Appellate Section, State Bar of Texas
    •Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Texas
    Class of 1998
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    Lamar University
    Class of 1994
    B.B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1972
    Orange, Texas, October 15, 1972

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Senior Trial Counsel at Germer PLLC
3.1
1 review

550 Fannin, Suite 400Beaumont, TX 77701U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Kelli Burris Smith was admitted in 1998 to the State of Texas.
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