Atty. Brian Adam Smith

Atty. Brian Adam Smith

Brian Adam Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, business counseling, international and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Adam Smith at a glance

Brian Adam Smith is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998), U.S. Tax Court (1998), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (2002). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1998) and Indiana University (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian Adam Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, business counseling, international and 5 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Brian practices at Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Adam Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Brian Adam Smith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Brian Adam Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Brian Adam Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Brian Adam Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Brian Adam Smith is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

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 Brian Adam Smith

Where is Brian Adam Smith's law office located?
Brian Adam Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Fox Swibel Levin & Carroll LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Adam Smith handle?
Brian Adam Smith focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Brian Adam Smith practiced law?
Brian Adam Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brian Adam Smith go to law school?
Brian Adam Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact Brian Adam Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1998
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2002

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