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Atty. Mr L. Lee Smith

Atty. Mr L. Lee Smith

Mr L. Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, erisa litigation, government and 3 other areas of law.

Peoria Peoria 48 yrs experience 48 year
Call (309) 424-4823 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mr L. Lee Smith at a glance

Mr L. Lee Smith is a Partner based in Peoria, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, white collar, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr L. Lee Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, erisa litigation, government and 3 other areas of law
  • L. received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • L. practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Peoria, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Mr L. Lee Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mr L. Lee Smith 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.

Mr L. Lee Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Mr L. Lee Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Mr L. Lee Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Peoria 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 Mr L. Lee Smith

Where is Mr L. Lee Smith's law office located?
Mr L. Lee Smith's law practice is located in Peoria, Illinois. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mr L. Lee Smith handle?
Mr L. Lee Smith focuses on employment, business, white collar, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mr L. Lee Smith practiced law?
Mr L. Lee Smith has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Mr L. Lee Smith go to law school?
Mr L. Lee Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Mr L. Lee Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Mr L. Lee Smith directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mr L. Lee Smith received?
Mr L. Lee Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 1978
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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