Atty. Jeffrey Paul Smith

Atty. Jeffrey Paul Smith

Jeffrey Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing divorce, corporate law, civil rights and 4 other areas of law. Jeffrey has been licensed for 43 years.

Evanston Evanston 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey Paul Smith at a glance

Jeffrey Paul Smith is an Attorney based in Evanston, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Jeff Smith. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at Harvard University Law School (JD, 1982). Serands clients in Evanston, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jeffrey Paul Smith is a lawyer practicing divorce, corporate law, civil rights and 4 other areas of law
  • Jeffrey has been licensed for 43 years
  • Jeffrey practices at Law Offices of Jeff Smith in Evanston, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey Paul Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Jeffrey Paul Smith is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Illinois →

Child Custody & Visitation

Jeffrey Paul Smith is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Illinois →

Contracts

Jeffrey Paul Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Jeffrey Paul Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jeffrey Paul Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Evanston 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 Jeffrey Paul Smith

Where is Jeffrey Paul Smith's law office located?
Jeffrey Paul Smith's law practice is located in Evanston, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of Jeff Smith. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey Paul Smith handle?
Jeffrey Paul Smith focuses on divorce, child custody, contracts, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jeffrey Paul Smith practiced law?
Jeffrey Paul Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Jeffrey Paul Smith go to law school?
Jeffrey Paul Smith earned their education at (JD, 1982).
How can I contact Jeffrey Paul Smith for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Harvard University Law School
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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