Atty. Rory Dean Smith

Atty. Rory Dean Smith

Rory Dean Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial lending, corporate transactions. Rory received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Chicago Chicago 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Rory Dean Smith at a glance

Rory Dean Smith is a business and real estate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1983) and Northwestern University (B.A. Northwestern, 1979). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rory Dean Smith is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial lending, corporate transactions
  • Rory received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Rory practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Rory Dean Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rory Dean 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.

Rory Dean Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Rory Dean Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Rory Dean Smith

Where is Rory Dean Smith's law office located?
Rory Dean Smith's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rory Dean Smith handle?
Rory Dean Smith focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Rory Dean Smith practiced law?
Rory Dean Smith has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Rory Dean Smith go to law school?
Rory Dean Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Northwestern, 1979).
How can I contact Rory Dean Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1983
B.A. Northwestern
Northwestern University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983

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