Atty. Edward Smyth Harmening

Atty. Edward Smyth Harmening

Edward Smyth Harmening is a lawyer practicing professional liability, class action, employment law and 1 other area of law. Edward received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward Smyth Harmening at a glance

Edward Smyth Harmening is an Asst. Atty. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, and class action. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994), Trial Bar of U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indi (2000). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1994) and Northern Illinois University (B.S., 1987). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward Smyth Harmening is a lawyer practicing professional liability, class action, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • Edward received a B.S. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Edward practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Smyth Harmening's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Smyth Harmening handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Smyth Harmening

Where is Edward Smyth Harmening's law office located?
Edward Smyth Harmening's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Smyth Harmening handle?
Edward Smyth Harmening focuses on medical malpractice, employment, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Edward Smyth Harmening practiced law?
Edward Smyth Harmening has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Edward Smyth Harmening go to law school?
Edward Smyth Harmening earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1987).
How can I contact Edward Smyth Harmening for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1994
B.S.
Northern Illinois University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
Trial Bar of U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indi
Admitted: 2000

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