Atty. Judy L. Smith

Atty. Judy L. Smith

Judy L. Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (224) 561-5634 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Judy L. Smith at a glance

Judy L. Smith is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979). Educated at Loyola University and Northwestern University (J.D., 1979) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Judy L. Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
  • Judy received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Judy practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Judy L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Judy L. Smith

Where is Judy L. Smith's law office located?
Judy L. Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Judy L. Smith handle?
Judy L. Smith focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Judy L. Smith practiced law?
Judy L. Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Judy L. Smith go to law school?
Judy L. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Judy L. Smith for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Loyola University and Northwestern University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979

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