Atty. R. Andrew Smith

Atty. R. Andrew Smith

R. Andrew Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, housing law and 13 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Andrew Smith at a glance

R. Andrew Smith is a car accidents, formation, contracts, personal injury, and business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006) and Minnesota (2013). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Western Illinois University (B.A. Cum, 2003). Active member of Olmsted County, Chicago, Minnesota State and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Andrew Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, housing law and 13 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • R. practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

R. Andrew Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

R. Andrew Smith is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Illinois →

Business Formation

R. Andrew Smith is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Contracts

R. Andrew Smith is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

R. Andrew Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

R. Andrew Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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 R. Andrew Smith

Where is R. Andrew Smith's law office located?
R. Andrew Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Andrew Smith handle?
R. Andrew Smith focuses on car accidents, formation, contracts, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has R. Andrew Smith practiced law?
R. Andrew Smith has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did R. Andrew Smith go to law school?
R. Andrew Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Cum, 2003).
How can I contact R. Andrew Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Cum
Western Illinois University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
Minnesota
Admitted: 2013

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