Atty. Gary Howell Smith
Gary Howell Smith is a lawyer practicing property tax appeals, real estate, tax appeals. Gary received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Property Tax Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Gary Howell Smith at a Glance
Gary Howell Smith is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980) and Illinois (1980). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1980) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S. Political, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary Howell Smith
- Gary Howell Smith is a lawyer practicing property tax appeals, real estate, tax appeals
- Gary received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Gary practices at Law Offices of Gary H. Smith, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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Gary Howell Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
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Tax Litigation in Chicago
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Appellate Practice in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Gary Howell Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary Howell Smith's practice in the field of real estate, tax litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary Howell Smith brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia and Illinois, Gary Howell Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, tax litigation, and appellate, Gary Howell Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Gary Howell Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Gary Howell Smith Handles in Chicago
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