Atty. Gregory Scott Smith
Gregory Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, business, commercial. Gregory received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 49+ Years Experience
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About Gregory Scott Smith at a Glance
Gregory Scott Smith is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1977), and New York (1990). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1977) and University of Notre Dame (A.B., 1974). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State, New York State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory Scott Smith
- Gregory Scott Smith is a lawyer practicing insurance, business, commercial
- Gregory received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Gregory practices at Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC in Chicago, IL
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Gregory Scott Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory Scott Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gregory Scott Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Gregory Scott Smith is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Gregory Scott 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 Gregory Scott Smith's practice in the field of business and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory Scott Smith brings 49+ 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 Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar, and New York, Gregory Scott Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and insurance, Gregory Scott 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 Gregory Scott 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 Gregory Scott Smith Handles in Chicago
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