Atty. C. Matthew Alexander Smith

Atty. C. Matthew Alexander Smith

C. Matthew Alexander Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, probate, taxation and 3 other areas of law.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About C. Matthew Alexander Smith at a glance

C. Matthew Alexander Smith is a Partner based in Jacksonville, Illinois, practicing at Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1978) and Illinois (1982). Educated at Southern Illinois University (J.D., 1978) and University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (B.S., 1975). Active member of Morgan County (President, 1995), Wisconsin Bar and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Jacksonville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • C. Matthew Alexander Smith is a lawyer practicing business law, probate, taxation and 3 other areas of law
  • C. received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • C. practices at Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP in Jacksonville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

C. Matthew Alexander Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

C. Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

C. Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

C. Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

C. Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

C. Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Jacksonville 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 C. Matthew Alexander Smith

Where is C. Matthew Alexander Smith's law office located?
C. Matthew Alexander Smith's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. The firm is Bellatti, Fay, Bellatti & Beard, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Matthew Alexander Smith handle?
C. Matthew Alexander Smith focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has C. Matthew Alexander Smith practiced law?
C. Matthew Alexander Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did C. Matthew Alexander Smith go to law school?
C. Matthew Alexander Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact C. Matthew Alexander Smith for a consultation?
You can contact C. Matthew Alexander Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University
- 1978
B.S.
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1978
Illinois
Admitted: 1982

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