Executive Administrator & Senior Paralegal
With more than 23 years of experience in legal administration and paralegal support, Kellee J. DeHainaut brings both precision and compassion to her dual role at Smitherman Law Group. As Executive Administrator, she oversees scheduling, communications, and executive operations, ensuring the firm runs smoothly and efficiently. In her work as a Senior Paralegal, Kellee provides essential support in research, drafting, case management, and trial preparation.
Her background spans family law, adoptions, children’s services, and protection order cases. She is especially valued for her ability to bridge the gap between legal and administrative functions with clarity and professionalism. Kellee’s early life was shaped by the loss of her mother to leukemia, an experience that gave her a deep, personal understanding of the challenges families face during times of transition.
Kellee was born in Munich, Germany, and spent her early childhood in Europe before later living in Iowa, Minnesota, and Ohio. She holds an associate’s degree in Accounting and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Kellee lives in Fairfield County with her husband, Josh, and enjoys traveling, spending time with their seven children and nine grandchildren, and relaxing with her Cane Corso, Brinks.