Atty. Christopher Shane Smith

Atty. Christopher Shane Smith

Christopher Shane Smith is a lawyer practicing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, corporate law, private equity. Christopher received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1998, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Evanston Evanston 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Shane Smith at a glance

Christopher Shane Smith is a business and m&a attorney based in Evanston, Illinois. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (2004) and Illinois (2006). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Miami University (B.S. Northwestern, 1998). Serands clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Shane Smith is a lawyer practicing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, corporate law, private equity
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1998, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Christopher practices in Evanston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Shane Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher Shane 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 Evanston 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 Christopher Shane Smith

Where is Christopher Shane Smith's law office located?
Christopher Shane Smith's law practice is located in Evanston, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Shane Smith handle?
Christopher Shane Smith focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher Shane Smith practiced law?
Christopher Shane Smith has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Christopher Shane Smith go to law school?
Christopher Shane Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Northwestern, 1998).
How can I contact Christopher Shane Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2004
B.S. Northwestern
Miami University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

California (Inactive)
Admitted: 2004
Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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