Atty. David M. Smith

Atty. David M. Smith

David M. Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, trials and appeals, products liability and 1 other area of law.

Orland Park Orland Park 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About David M. Smith at a glance

David M. Smith is a product liability, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Orland Park, Illinois. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1970), US District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1972), and US Supreme Court (1979). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1972) and Roosevelt University (B.S.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Orland Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David M. Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, trials and appeals, products liability and 1 other area of law
  • David M. received a B.S.B.A. degree from Roosevelt University in 1969, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • David M. practices in Orland Park, IL

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Product Liability

David M. Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

David M. Smith is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg 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 Orland Park 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 David M. Smith

Where is David M. Smith's law office located?
David M. Smith's law practice is located in Orland Park, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Smith handle?
David M. Smith focuses on product liability, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has David M. Smith practiced law?
David M. Smith has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did David M. Smith go to law school?
David M. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact David M. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact David M. 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.
What awards or recognition has David M. Smith received?
David M. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology/Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1972
B.S.B.A.
Roosevelt University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1970
US District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1972
US Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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