Atty. Joseph Allan Smith

Atty. Joseph Allan Smith

Joseph Allan Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, communications & media, employment & labor and 1 other area of law. Joseph has been licensed for 56 years.

Wilmette Wilmette 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Allan Smith at a glance

Joseph Allan Smith is a probate, employment, civil rights, and entertainment attorney based in Wilmette, Illinois. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1970). Serands clients in Wilmette, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joseph Allan Smith is a lawyer practicing civil rights, communications & media, employment & labor and 1 other area of law
  • Joseph has been licensed for 56 years
  • Joseph practices in Wilmette, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Allan Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Joseph Allan Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

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

Civil Rights

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

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Joseph Allan Smith is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Wilmette 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 Joseph Allan Smith

Where is Joseph Allan Smith's law office located?
Joseph Allan Smith's law practice is located in Wilmette, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Allan Smith handle?
Joseph Allan Smith focuses on probate, employment, civil rights, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Allan Smith practiced law?
Joseph Allan Smith has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
How can I contact Joseph Allan Smith for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1970

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