Atty. Smiley K. Collins

Atty. Smiley K. Collins

Smiley K. Collins is a lawyer practicing real estate, banking, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law.

Northbrook Northbrook 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Smiley K. Collins at a glance

Smiley K. Collins is a Member based in Northbrook, Illinois, practicing at S. Keith Collins. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1982), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1983). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1973). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Chicago Mortgage Attorneys Association. Serands clients in Northbrook, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Smiley K. Collins is a lawyer practicing real estate, banking, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law
  • Smiley received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Smiley practices at S. Keith Collins in Northbrook, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Smiley K. Collins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Smiley K. Collins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

Smiley K. Collins is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Smiley K. Collins

Where is Smiley K. Collins's law office located?
Smiley K. Collins's law practice is located in Northbrook, Illinois. The firm is S. Keith Collins. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Smiley K. Collins handle?
Smiley K. Collins focuses on formation, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Smiley K. Collins practiced law?
Smiley K. Collins has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Smiley K. Collins go to law school?
Smiley K. Collins earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Smiley K. Collins for a consultation?
You can contact Smiley K. Collins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 1979
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1983

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