About Kirby John

Kirby John Smith is a attorney based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with over 40 years of experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. He has been an active member of the Nevada State Bar since 1983, holding. His firm, Kirby J. Smith, Ltd., is located at 9562 W — Craig Road, Las Vegas, NV 89129. He can be reached at (702) 907-0557 or via email at [email protected]. Mr.

Smith earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, with a Mathematics Minor, from Ripon College in 1979, graduating summa cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has been involved in numerous high-profile cases, serving as a neutral in hundreds of arbitration and mediation proceedings across various legal areas, including business and commercial disputes, employment, real estate. Personal injury law. His experience as both a litigator and a neutral gave him a knowledge of the legal field.

As a result, the attorney can offer well-rounded perspectives in dispute resolution. In 2015, he established his own firm, continuing his practice with a focus on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and litigation. His dedication to ADR court programs throughout Nevada has been commendable, often praised for his commitment to settling cases and his unwavering work ethic. Mr. Smith has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, earning accolades such as inclusion in "Best Lawyers in America" in 2014 for Employment Law – Management and Worker’s Compensation Law – Employers. He was also named among "The Best of the Best in Southern Nevada" by VegasInc Top Lawyers in 2013 and holds the highest rating of AV 5.0 Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell.

He is a member of the American Bar Association and has been actively involved in various ADR court programs throughout Nevada. His firm, Kirby J. Smith, Ltd., is located at 9562 W — Craig Road, Las Vegas, NV 89129. He can be reached at (702) 907-0557 or via email at [email protected]. Mr. Smith's experience and dedication to alternative dispute resolution have made him a respected figure in the Nevada legal community.

Education

Ripon College

B.A. (1979) | History Major; Political Science Major; Mathematics Minor

1975

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Experience

Neutral

Advanced Resolution Management
2017

Mediator

Nevada Mortgage Modification Mediation program for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada
2015

Mediator

Mediator, U.S. District Court’s Early Mediation Program for Section 1983 Inmate Cases
2015

Manager

Kirby J. Smith, Ltd.
2015

Partner

Lionel Sawyer & Collins
1982

Accepted Jurisdictions

Nevada
Wisconsin
9th Circuit

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

arbitration mediation litigation

Legal Services Scope

Arbitration Mediation Litigation

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

has membership 1982 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 9562 W. Craig Road Las Vegas NV 89129