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Atty. Barbara Lee Smith

Atty. Barbara Lee Smith

Barbara Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation. Barbara received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Chicago Chicago 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Lee Smith at a glance

Barbara Lee Smith is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Dentons US LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1991) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation
  • Barbara received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Barbara practices at Dentons US LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Lee Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Lee Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Chicago 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Lee Smith

Where is Barbara Lee Smith's law office located?
Barbara Lee Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Dentons US LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Lee Smith handle?
Barbara Lee Smith focuses on employment, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Barbara Lee Smith practiced law?
Barbara Lee Smith has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Barbara Lee Smith go to law school?
Barbara Lee Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1988).
How can I contact Barbara Lee Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1991
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991

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