Atty. Harry J. Smith, Jr.

Atty. Harry J. Smith, Jr.

Mr. Harry J.

River Grove River Grove 66 yrs experience 66 year
Call (331) 866-3295 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Harry J. Smith, Jr. at a glance

Harry J. Smith, Jr. is a Member based in River Grove, Illinois, practicing at Smith, Rickert & Smith. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1960). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1960) and Loras College (B.A., 1957). Serands clients in River Grove, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Harry J. Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing municipal law, land use, zoning law and 6 other areas of law
  • Harry received a B.A. degree from Loras College in 1957, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • Harry practices at Smith, Rickert & Smith in River Grove, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Harry J. Smith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Harry J. Smith, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Harry J. Smith, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

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.

Harry J. Smith, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Harry J. Smith, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Harry J. Smith, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Harry J. Smith, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 River 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Harry J. Smith, Jr.

Where is Harry J. Smith, Jr.'s law office located?
Harry J. Smith, Jr.'s law practice is located in River Grove, Illinois. The firm is Smith, Rickert & Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harry J. Smith, Jr. handle?
Harry J. Smith, Jr. focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Harry J. Smith, Jr. practiced law?
Harry J. Smith, Jr. has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did Harry J. Smith, Jr. go to law school?
Harry J. Smith, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact Harry J. Smith, Jr. for a consultation?
You can contact Harry J. Smith, Jr. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1960
B.A.
Loras College
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1960

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