Atty. Gary Michael Smith
Gary Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing trial law, appellate litigation, personal injury law and 5 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Gary Michael Smith is a Member based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Loewenstein, Hagen and Smith, P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1985), and Missouri (1991). Educated at Southern Illinois University Law School (J.D., 1976) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sangamon County, Illinois State (Chairman, Public Utilities and Transportation Law Section Council, 1986-1987) and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary Michael Smith is a lawyer practicing trial law, appellate litigation, personal injury law and 5 other areas of law
- Gary received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Gary practices at Loewenstein, Hagen and Smith, P.C. in Springfield, IL
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Gary Michael Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Michael Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Gary Michael Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gary Michael Smith is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gary Michael Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Gary Michael Smith is one of 21,546 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Gary Michael Smith is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Springfield 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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