Atty. Brian Michael Smith
Brian Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation/section 1983, employment & labor, education and 7 other areas of law. Brian received a degree from University of Illinois in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years.
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Brian Michael Smith is a Partner based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois United States Cour (2007). Educated at University of Illinois (Bachelor, 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Associations •National Association of College and University Attorneys •Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel •Illinois State Bar Association •Champaign County Bar Association •Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brian Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights litigation/section 1983, employment & labor, education and 7 other areas of law
- Brian received a degree from University of Illinois in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Brian practices at Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen Professional Corporation in Champaign, IL
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Brian Michael Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Michael Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Brian Michael Smith is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brian Michael Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Brian Michael Smith is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brian Michael Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Brian Michael Smith is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Champaign 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.
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