Atty. Bart A. Smith
Bart A. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employment & labor, state, local and municipal law and 1 other area of law.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving River Grove, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Bart A. Smith at a Glance
Bart A. Smith is a Member based in River Grove, Illinois, practicing at Smith, Rickert & Smith. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, employment, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), Michigan (1989), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1989). Educated at IIT/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1983). Active member of Oakland County Bar Association Illinois Bar Association State Bar of Michigan American Bar Association Federal Bar Association. Serves clients in River Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bart A. Smith
- Bart A. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employment & labor, state, local and municipal law and 1 other area of law
- Bart received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Bart practices at Smith, Rickert & Smith in River Grove, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Bart A. Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bart A. Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in River Grove.
Business Formation in River Grove
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Estate Planning & Probate in River Grove
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment Law in River Grove
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Bart A. Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Government & Administrative Law in River Grove
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in River Grove
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 River Grove 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 venue, 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.
River Grove Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a River Grove-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in River Grove Choose Bart A. Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bart A. Smith's practice in the field of formation, estate planning, employment, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bart A. Smith brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Michigan, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Bart A. Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, estate planning, and employment, Bart A. Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in River Grove
A River Grove-based practice means Bart A. Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bart A. Smith Handles in River Grove
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