Atty. Terry James Smythe

Atty. Terry James Smythe

Terry James Smythe is a lawyer practicing real estate, title insurance, probate and 2 other areas of law. Terry received a B.A. degree from Coe College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Waukegan Waukegan 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Terry James Smythe at a glance

Terry James Smythe is a Member based in Waukegan, Illinois, practicing at Smythe & Lee. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, trusts, probate, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1972) and Coe College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Waukegan, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Terry James Smythe is a lawyer practicing real estate, title insurance, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Terry received a B.A. degree from Coe College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Terry practices at Smythe & Lee in Waukegan, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Terry James Smythe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terry James Smythe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Terry James Smythe is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Illinois →

Residential Real Estate

Terry James Smythe is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Illinois →

Trusts

Terry James Smythe is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

Terry James Smythe is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Terry James Smythe 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 Waukegan 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 Terry James Smythe

Where is Terry James Smythe's law office located?
Terry James Smythe's law practice is located in Waukegan, Illinois. The firm is Smythe & Lee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry James Smythe handle?
Terry James Smythe focuses on wills, residential, trusts, probate, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Terry James Smythe practiced law?
Terry James Smythe has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Terry James Smythe go to law school?
Terry James Smythe earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact Terry James Smythe for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Terry James Smythe received?
Terry James Smythe's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1972
B.A.
Coe College
- 1969

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974

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