Atty. Joan Ellen Smuda
Joan Ellen Smuda is a lawyer practicing government, state taxation, local taxation and 2 other areas of law. Joan received a B.A. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 48 years.
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Joan Ellen Smuda is an Atty. Gen. Off. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on tax, creditor rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978). Educated at DePaul University J.D. (—) and DePaul University B.A. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joan Ellen Smuda is a lawyer practicing government, state taxation, local taxation and 2 other areas of law
- Joan received a B.A. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Joan practices in Chicago, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joan Ellen Smuda handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Joan Ellen Smuda is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Joan Ellen Smuda is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Joan Ellen Smuda is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →
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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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