Atty. Joseph Smith Adams

Atty. Joseph Smith Adams

Joseph Smith Adams is a lawyer practicing tax, contracts / agreements, employee benefits and 8 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 34 years.

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Profile Summary

About Joseph Smith Adams at a glance

Joseph Smith Adams is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992). Educated at Cornell Law School J.D. cum laude (—) and University of Chicago B.A. with honors (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Smith Adams is a lawyer practicing tax, contracts / agreements, employee benefits and 8 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Joseph practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Smith Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Joseph Smith Adams

Where is Joseph Smith Adams's law office located?
Joseph Smith Adams's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Mcdermott Will Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Smith Adams handle?
Joseph Smith Adams focuses on contracts, employment, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Joseph Smith Adams practiced law?
Joseph Smith Adams has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Joseph Smith Adams go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Joseph Smith Adams received?
Joseph Smith Adams's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Cornell Law School J.D. cum laude
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University of Chicago B.A. with honors
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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