Atty. Gerald Jay Smoller
Gerald Jay Smoller is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, wills & living wills, trusts and 3 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years.
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Gerald Jay Smoller is a Principal based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1968), and Federal Trial Bar (1983). Educated at Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1968) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Board of Trustees, 1995-1998) William Rainey Harper College Education Foundation (Board of Directors, 1999—, Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Chicago Estate Planning Council Northwest Suburban Bar Association The Erikson Institute. Serands clients in Buffalo Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald Jay Smoller is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, wills & living wills, trusts and 3 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Gerald practices in Buffalo Grove, IL
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Gerald Jay Smoller is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gerald Jay Smoller is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Buffalo Grove 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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