Atty. Terri Smith Blanchard

Atty. Terri Smith Blanchard

Terri Smith Blanchard is a lawyer practicing general practice, general litigation, landlord tenant and 3 other areas of law. Terri received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Terri Smith Blanchard at a glance

Terri Smith Blanchard is an Of Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barclay, Dixon & Smith, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on discrimination, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2009). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and Oberlin College (B.A. English, 1988). Active member of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Terri Smith Blanchard is a lawyer practicing general practice, general litigation, landlord tenant and 3 other areas of law
  • Terri received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Terri practices at Barclay, Dixon & Smith, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Terri Smith Blanchard's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Real Estate Law

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

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Civil Litigation

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

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Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

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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 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 Terri Smith Blanchard

Where is Terri Smith Blanchard's law office located?
Terri Smith Blanchard's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barclay, Dixon & Smith, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terri Smith Blanchard handle?
Terri Smith Blanchard focuses on discrimination, real estate, estate litigation, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Terri Smith Blanchard practiced law?
Terri Smith Blanchard has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Terri Smith Blanchard go to law school?
Terri Smith Blanchard earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. English, 1988).
How can I contact Terri Smith Blanchard for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1991
B.A. English
Oberlin College
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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