Atty. David Zev Smith

Atty. David Zev Smith

David Zev Smith is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, product liability, commercial litigation and disputes and 4 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About David Zev Smith at a glance

David Zev Smith is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Reed Smith LLP. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District o (1998). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1998) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Zev Smith is a lawyer practicing financial services litigation, product liability, commercial litigation and disputes and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, IL

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 substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is David Zev Smith's law office located?
David Zev Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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David Zev Smith has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
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David Zev Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District o
Admitted: 1998

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