Atty. Owen Harris Smith

Atty. Owen Harris Smith

Owen Harris Smith is a lawyer practicing banking, litigation. Owen received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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Profile Summary

About Owen Harris Smith at a glance

Owen Harris Smith is a business and litigation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in New York (2006), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2007), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Indiana (2007), and Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2012). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2005) and Washington University (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Owen Harris Smith is a lawyer practicing banking, litigation
  • Owen received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1999, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Owen practices at Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Owen Harris Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Owen Harris 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 Owen Harris Smith

Where is Owen Harris Smith's law office located?
Owen Harris Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Owen Harris Smith handle?
Owen Harris Smith focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Owen Harris Smith practiced law?
Owen Harris Smith has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Owen Harris Smith go to law school?
Owen Harris Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Owen Harris Smith for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 2005
B.A.
Washington University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Indiana
Admitted: 2007
Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2012

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