Atty. Derek Coyle Smith
Derek Coyle Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, commercial litigation, product liability and 7 other areas of law. Derek received a B.B.A. degree from University of Toledo, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Derek Coyle Smith is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998), Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court, Central District of (1999), and Indiana (2007). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Toledo B.B.A. (—). Active member of Memberships Defense Research Institute Young Lawyers' Liaison Vice-Chairman/Chairman to the Defense Research Institute's Drug and Medical Device Committee, October 2002-2008. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Coyle Smith is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, commercial litigation, product liability and 7 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.B.A. degree from University of Toledo, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Derek practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek Coyle Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek Coyle Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Derek Coyle Smith is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →
Derek Coyle Smith is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Derek Coyle Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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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 venue, 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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