Atty. Paul Arthur Brocksmith

Atty. Paul Arthur Brocksmith

Paul Arthur Brocksmith is a lawyer practicing construction law, surety law, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Northbrook Northbrook 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Arthur Brocksmith at a glance

Paul Arthur Brocksmith is a contracts, probate, estate planning, business, and construction attorney based in Northbrook, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Arthur Brocksmith is a lawyer practicing construction law, surety law, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Paul practices in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Arthur Brocksmith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Arthur Brocksmith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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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.

Paul Arthur Brocksmith is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Paul Arthur Brocksmith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

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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 Northbrook 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 Paul Arthur Brocksmith

Where is Paul Arthur Brocksmith's law office located?
Paul Arthur Brocksmith's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Arthur Brocksmith handle?
Paul Arthur Brocksmith focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Paul Arthur Brocksmith practiced law?
Paul Arthur Brocksmith has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Paul Arthur Brocksmith go to law school?
Paul Arthur Brocksmith earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Paul Arthur Brocksmith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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