Atty. Donald Anthony Smith

Atty. Donald Anthony Smith

Donald Anthony Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, real estate sales, trusts and estates and 7 other areas of law. Donald received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Niles Niles 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald Anthony Smith at a glance

Donald Anthony Smith is a Partner based in Niles, Illinois, practicing at Ptasinski & Smith, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984). Educated at Loyola University of Chicago (J.D., 1984) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1980). Active member of Chicago, Northwest Suburban and Illinois State Bar Associations Northwestern Suburban Estate Planning Council Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund. Serands clients in Niles, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald Anthony Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate law, real estate sales, trusts and estates and 7 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Donald practices at Ptasinski & Smith, P.C. in Niles, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Donald Anthony Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

Donald Anthony Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Donald Anthony Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Donald Anthony Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Donald Anthony Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Niles 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 Donald Anthony Smith

Where is Donald Anthony Smith's law office located?
Donald Anthony Smith's law practice is located in Niles, Illinois. The firm is Ptasinski & Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald Anthony Smith handle?
Donald Anthony Smith focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Donald Anthony Smith practiced law?
Donald Anthony Smith has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Donald Anthony Smith go to law school?
Donald Anthony Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Donald Anthony Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University of Chicago
- 1984
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1984

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