Atty. Thomas Edward Smith, Jr.

Atty. Thomas Edward Smith, Jr.

Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing adult guardianship, conservatorship, guardian ad litem and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. at a glance

Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. is an Associate Counsel based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Offices of Nelson David Blocher. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on probate, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at University of Cincinnati J.D. (—) and University of Dayton B.A. English (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. is a lawyer practicing adult guardianship, conservatorship, guardian ad litem and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Thomas practices at Law Offices of Nelson David Blocher in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Edward Smith, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Thomas Edward Smith, Jr.

Where is Thomas Edward Smith, Jr.'s law office located?
Thomas Edward Smith, Jr.'s law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Law Offices of Nelson David Blocher. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. handle?
Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. focuses on probate, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. practiced law?
Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Thomas Edward Smith, Jr. go to law school?
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Education

University of Cincinnati J.D.
- In Progress
University of Dayton B.A. English
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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