Atty. Patrick Stephen Smith

Atty. Patrick Stephen Smith

Patrick Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial, business litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Homewood Homewood 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (872) 351-5469

Profile Summary

About Patrick Stephen Smith at a glance

Patrick Stephen Smith is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Homewood, Illinois. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent , Trademark Office (1988) and Florida (1998). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2003) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1985). Serves clients in Homewood, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Patrick Stephen Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial, business litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Patrick received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Patrick practices in Homewood, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Stephen Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Stephen 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.

Patrick Stephen Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Patrick Stephen Smith is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Patrick Stephen Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Homewood 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 venue, 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 Patrick Stephen Smith

Where is Patrick Stephen Smith's law office located?
Patrick Stephen Smith's law practice is located in Homewood, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Stephen Smith handle?
Patrick Stephen Smith focuses on business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Patrick Stephen Smith practiced law?
Patrick Stephen Smith has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Patrick Stephen Smith go to law school?
Patrick Stephen Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 1985).
How can I contact Patrick Stephen Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 2003
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent , Trademark Office
Admitted: 1988
Florida
Admitted: 1998

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