The Quiet Advantage Behind Every Case
Based in Southeast Tennessee with nationwide reach, LOCKSMITH handles everything from process serving, court filings, and investigations to paralegal support, arbitration, and trial prep. We serve as an extra set of hands for your busiest days — trusted to keep every moving part of your case on track with speed, accuracy, and discretion.
How We Support Your Case
Paralegal & Case Support
Flexible, detail-oriented support for legal teams—on demand, with care and precision.
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Exhibit packets, trial materials, redactions, formatting, and filing-ready organization for physical or digital use.
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Jurisdiction-specific filing requirements, deadline tracking, local rule references, and internal guides for staff.
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Complete file setup, digital naming conventions, exhibit logs, and long-term archiving support.
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Signature and notary scheduling, updates and follow-ups, and courtesy outreach on behalf of the firm.
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Custom templates, SOPs, digital transitions, and scalable organization systems for growing practices.
Civil Process Serving
Serve legal documents quickly and compliantly—with reliability, precision, and respect for due process.
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Choose the timeline that fits your case. Whether it’s routine delivery or an urgent rush job, we move swiftly and communicate clearly.
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Serving counties across Southeast Tennessee, with a deep understanding of court filing protocols and local procedural rules.
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Detailed documentation for every job. We return all required proofs, affidavits, or declarations promptly and accurately.
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Whether you’re a solo attorney, a large law firm, or a pro se litigant—we’re your dependable partner in the field.
Private Investigation
Focused, discreet investigative services for legal, personal, and professional matters.
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Detailed insights into individuals, businesses, and financial holdings.
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Observation services for civil disputes, insurance claims, or personal concerns.
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Finding hard-to-reach individuals or those avoiding service.
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Uncovering dishonesty, workplace violations, or abusive behavior.
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Analysis of online activity, social media, and digital presence for documentation or legal use.
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Confidential civil and business dispute resolution outside of the courtroom.
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Flexible scheduling and secure platforms tailored to your needs.
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Our trained arbiters guide both parties toward binding or non-binding resolutions.
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Reduce court costs, protect privacy, and move forward with confidence.
Arbitration
Resolve disputes efficiently—with discretion, neutrality, and professionalism.
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We connect you with vetted, licensed private investigators in your region.
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Every referral is based on your location, case type, and urgency.
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Whether it’s surveillance, service of process, or due diligence, we match clients with proven professionals.
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Your request is reviewed by real people—not algorithms—and always kept confidential.
Find an Investigator
Licensed professionals. Personally matched. No directories. No guesswork.
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All training is built to meet state continuing education requirements.
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Learn from cases, tactics, and legal applications used by professionals.
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Self-paced modules accessible anytime, anywhere.
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Ideal for licensed professionals and those entering the field.
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Gain confidence, credibility, and courtroom-ready expertise.
Strategic Learning
Equip yourself with field-tested knowledge—delivered with clarity, depth, and flexibility.
Built on a Legacy of Service.
Defined by Precision.
Trusted Statewide.
LOCKSMITH is grounded in decades of quiet, honorable service to the legal system. Founded by Kyle Smith and shaped by the lifelong work of his father, Brian K. Smith—a former Chief Deputy, detective, and respected public official—our firm reflects a rare blend of hands-on investigative experience and modern legal insight. We approach every task with the care it deserves: discreet, detail-oriented, and fully compliant with court standards. From process serving to paralegal support, our work is trusted by attorneys, firms, and individuals across Tennessee. With legal training through Vanderbilt and a deep respect for those we serve, we carry forward a legacy built not on recognition, but on results.
Our Signature Courses
Advanced Surveillance & Intelligence Gathering
Strengthen stealth operations, utilize cutting-edge tools, and master long-duration observation techniques.
Who It’s For: Ideal for seasoned pros seeking CE credit and newer PIs sharpening their core skills.
Tactical Interviewing & HUMINT
Develop high-pressure interviewing tactics, rapport-building techniques, and deception-detection methods.
Who It’s For: Perfect for anyone looking to enhance both required continuing education and professional interview expertise.
Building Bulletproof Cases & Legal-Admissible Reports
Learn to collect and document evidence in a legally sound manner, ensuring your findings stand up under scrutiny.
Who It’s For: Satisfies CE mandates and grants real-world legal insights for every stage of an investigation.