Atty. Athena Platis Smith
Athena Platis Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, estate planning. Athena Platis received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.
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Athena Platis Smith is a estate planning, real estate, and commercial re attorney based in Hinsdale, Illinois. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1985). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1985) and Stanford University (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Hinsdale, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Athena Platis Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, estate planning
- Athena Platis received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Athena Platis practices in Hinsdale, IL
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Athena Platis Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Athena Platis Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Athena Platis Smith is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hinsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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