Atty. Catherine Joan Smith

Atty. Catherine Joan Smith

Catherine Joan Smith is a lawyer practicing accounting law & regulation, capital markets, employee benefits and 1 other area of law. Catherine received a B.A. degree from College of Wooster in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Chicago Chicago 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Catherine Joan Smith at a glance

Catherine Joan Smith is a RR Donnelly & Sons Company based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D. John, 2000) and College of Wooster (B.A., 1994). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Catherine Joan Smith is a lawyer practicing accounting law & regulation, capital markets, employee benefits and 1 other area of law
  • Catherine received a B.A. degree from College of Wooster in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Catherine practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Catherine Joan Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine Joan 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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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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

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Where is Catherine Joan Smith's law office located?
Catherine Joan Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Catherine Joan Smith handle?
Catherine Joan Smith focuses on employment, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Catherine Joan Smith practiced law?
Catherine Joan Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Catherine Joan Smith go to law school?
Catherine Joan Smith earned their education at (J.D. John, 2000); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D. John
Case Western Reserve University
- 2000
B.A.
College of Wooster
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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