Atty. Jennifer A. Smith

Atty. Jennifer A. Smith

Jennifer A. Smith is a lawyer practicing education law, insurance, civil rights and 7 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Jennifer A. Smith at a glance

Jennifer A. Smith is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Franczek Radelet P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, civil rights, education, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2003), Kansas (2004), and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2004). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 2003) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A. English, 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jennifer A. Smith is a lawyer practicing education law, insurance, civil rights and 7 other areas of law
  • Jennifer received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Jennifer practices at Franczek Radelet P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer A. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jennifer A. Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Jennifer A. Smith is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Jennifer A. Smith is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Jennifer A. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Jennifer A. Smith

Where is Jennifer A. Smith's law office located?
Jennifer A. Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Franczek Radelet P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer A. Smith handle?
Jennifer A. Smith focuses on employment, business, civil rights, education, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jennifer A. Smith practiced law?
Jennifer A. Smith has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Jennifer A. Smith go to law school?
Jennifer A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. English, 2000).
How can I contact Jennifer A. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 2003
B.A. English
University of Northern Iowa
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2003
Kansas
Admitted: 2004
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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