Atty. Robert Lewis Smith

Atty. Robert Lewis Smith

Atty. Robert Lewis Smith is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation (management), insurance defense.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Robert Lewis Smith at a glance

Robert Lewis Smith is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practforg at Gaido & Fintzen. They haand 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1989), Wisconsin (2011), and Michigan (2021). Educated at Northern Illinois University (J.D., 1989) and Beloit College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Chicago, Winnebago County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Workers' Compensation Lawyers Association Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Atty. Robert Lewis Smith is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation (management), insurance defense
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from Beloit College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Robert practices at Gaido & Fintzen in Chicago, IL

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practforg law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Robert Lewis Smith's law office located?
Robert Lewis Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Gaido & Fintzen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Robert Lewis Smith practiced law?
Robert Lewis Smith has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Robert Lewis Smith go to law school?
Robert Lewis Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
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What awards or recognition has Robert Lewis Smith receiandd?
Robert Lewis Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University
- 1989
B.A.
Beloit College
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1989
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2011
Michigan
Admitted: 2021

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