Atty. Judy A. Smith

Atty. Judy A. Smith

Judy A. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (224) 432-6808 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Judy A. Smith at a glance

Judy A. Smith is a Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Grippo & Elden LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on formation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1994) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1991). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Judy A. Smith is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation
  • Judy received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Judy practices at Grippo & Elden LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Judy A. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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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Where is Judy A. Smith's law office located?
Judy A. Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Grippo & Elden LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Judy A. Smith handle?
Judy A. Smith focuses on formation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Judy A. Smith practiced law?
Judy A. Smith has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Judy A. Smith go to law school?
Judy A. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1994
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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