Kemp Smith is a law firm where tradition meets innovation in legal excellence. Established in 1866, Kemp Smith proudly holds the distinction as the second-oldest law firm in Texas and the largest on the tri-state international border. The firm has honed their expertise over the past century and a half to become the go-to firm for clients in Texas and New Mexico.
Kemp Smith’s impressive roster of high-caliber attorneys boasts qualifications that speak for themselves. With litigators in the esteemed American College of Trial Lawyers, leadership positions in prestigious organizations like the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and the American Board of Trial Advocates, and recognition by Chambers USA and Chambers Global for their stellar Labor and Employment department, they’re proud to say that excellence is their standard.
At Kemp Smith, the commitment to excellence is unwavering. With each successive generation of lawyers upholding the legacy of quality, the firm is poised to remain the preeminent firm in the desert Southwest for centuries to come.
At Kemp Smith, the diverse team of attorneys specializes in a wide array of practice areas, including appellate, banking, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, commercial real estate, commercial litigation, corporate and business, environmental, estate planning, government relations, health care, intellectual property, international law, labor and employment, personal and injury defense, probate and trust, product liability, public law, real estate, tax, transportation law, trial and water law and utilities.
Labor and Employment
Kemp Smith has one of the largest and most experienced groups of labor and employment law attorneys in the Southwest. The firm’s labor and employment department exclusively represent employers, both private and public, in a wide variety of labor and employment maters. The firm litigates before arbitrators, state and federal courts throughout Texas and New Mexico, as well as the NLRB, OSHRC, and other government agencies. The firm has successfully represented clients in state and federal courts, in arbitration proceedings and before regulatory agencies.
Transportation
Kemp Smith’s trial department has the depth of experience working with and defending companies, including those in the insurance, retail and transportation industries. The firm has a steadfast commitment to protecting its clients’ interests by providing top-tier representation for companies facing legal challenges. Specific to transportation, Kemp Smith’s seasoned team of attorneys combines knowledge of the law with a proactive approach to litigation, ensuring that clients receive the representation and defense it deserves and that fits within the client’s business model. The firm can provide a range of transportation industry services from accident investigations, pre-litigation assessments and, if needed, the firm will handle litigation defense. Kemp Smith has attorneys ready for rapid response to trucking or other accidents 24/7, whether you need the firm to be on site as part of the initial investigation or to counsel company owners and employees.