Atty. Jeff D. Harris

Atty. Jeff D. Harris

Jeff D. Harris is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, partnership, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeff D. Harris at a glance

Jeff D. Harris is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, commercial re, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1989). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1978) and Miami University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeff D. Harris is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, partnership, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Jeff received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Jeff practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeff D. Harris's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeff D. Harris handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

Jeff D. Harris is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jeff D. Harris 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.

Jeff D. Harris is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Commercial Real Estate

Jeff D. Harris is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

Jeff D. Harris is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 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 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 Jeff D. Harris

Where is Jeff D. Harris's law office located?
Jeff D. Harris's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeff D. Harris handle?
Jeff D. Harris focuses on formation, business, real estate, commercial re, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeff D. Harris practiced law?
Jeff D. Harris has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Jeff D. Harris go to law school?
Jeff D. Harris earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Jeff D. Harris for a consultation?
You can contact Jeff D. Harris 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.
What awards or recognition has Jeff D. Harris received?
Jeff D. Harris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1978
B.A.
Miami University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989

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