Atty. Deborah L. Smith

Atty. Deborah L. Smith

Deborah L. Smith is a lawyer.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (312) 796-6938 Book Appointment

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About Deborah L. Smith at a glance

Deborah L. Smith is an Illinois Sperconductor Corp. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988). Educated at Harvard University J.D. (—) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology S.B. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah L. Smith is a lawyer
  • Deborah received a S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Deborah practices in Chicago, IL

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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Education

Harvard University J.D.
- In Progress
Massachusetts Institute of Technology S.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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