Atty. Matthew Alexander Smith

Atty. Matthew Alexander Smith

Mr. Matthew Alexander Smith is a lawyer practicing manufacturing, electronics, estate planning and 8 other areas of law.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Matthew Alexander Smith at a glance

Matthew Alexander Smith is a patent, trademark, probate, copyright, and estate planning attorney based in Jacksonville, Illinois. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), Wisconsin (2000), District of Columbia (2006), and California United States Patent and Trademark Office Federal District Court for the Eastern District (2016). Educated at University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School J.D. 1999 Managing Editor University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School J.D. Wisconsin Law Review University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School J.D. (—) and Universitaet Hannover, Germany B.S. Electrical Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison B.S. Geological Engineering (—). Serands clients in Jacksonville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Alexander Smith is a lawyer practicing manufacturing, electronics, estate planning and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Universitaet Hannover, Germany, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Matthew practices in Jacksonville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Alexander Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Illinois →

Trademark Law

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Probate

Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Copyright Law

Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew Alexander Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Jacksonville 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 Matthew Alexander Smith

Where is Matthew Alexander Smith's law office located?
Matthew Alexander Smith's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Alexander Smith handle?
Matthew Alexander Smith focuses on patent, trademark, probate, copyright, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Alexander Smith practiced law?
Matthew Alexander Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew Alexander Smith go to law school?
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Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School J.D. 1999 Managing Editor University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School J.D. Wisconsin Law Review University of Wisconsin - Madison Law School J.D.
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Universitaet Hannover, Germany B.S. Electrical Engineering University of Wisconsin-Madison B.S. Geological Engineering
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2000
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
California United States Patent and Trademark Office Federal District Court for the Eastern District
Admitted: 2016

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