Atty. Marc S. Porter

Atty. Marc S. Porter

Atty. Marc S.

Chicago Chicago 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Marc S. Porter at a glance

Marc S. Porter is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979) and Wisconsin (1983). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1979) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Marc S. Porter is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction law, municipal and 2 other areas of law
  • Marc received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Marc practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Marc S. Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc S. Porter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Marc S. Porter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Marc S. Porter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

Marc S. Porter is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 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 Marc S. Porter

Where is Marc S. Porter's law office located?
Marc S. Porter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc S. Porter handle?
Marc S. Porter focuses on employment, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Marc S. Porter practiced law?
Marc S. Porter has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Marc S. Porter go to law school?
Marc S. Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S.B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Marc S. Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 1979
B.S.B.A.
Creighton University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1983

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