Atty. Laura Jean Smith

Atty. Laura Jean Smith

Laura Jean Smith is a lawyer practicing landlord tenant, utilities. Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Detroit Mercy in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Laura Jean Smith at a glance

Laura Jean Smith is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Laura J. Hoover Attorney at Law. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on landlord/tenant and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Detroit Mercy (B.A. Political, 2006). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laura Jean Smith is a lawyer practicing landlord tenant, utilities
  • Laura received a B.A. degree from University of Detroit Mercy in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Laura practices at Laura J. Hoover Attorney at Law in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Laura Jean Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 Laura Jean Smith

Where is Laura Jean Smith's law office located?
Laura Jean Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Laura J. Hoover Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laura Jean Smith handle?
Laura Jean Smith focuses on landlord/tenant, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Laura Jean Smith practiced law?
Laura Jean Smith has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Laura Jean Smith go to law school?
Laura Jean Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Political, 2006).
How can I contact Laura Jean Smith for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University Law School
- 2009
B.A. Political
University of Detroit Mercy
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009

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