Atty. Thorn M. Smith
Thorn M. Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, nursing home litigation, insurance defense litigation and 4 other areas of law.
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Thorn M. Smith is a personal injury, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Peoria, Illinois. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982), South Carolina (Inactive) (1984), California (1990), and Iowa (2000). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1982) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S. Georgetown, 1979). Serands clients in Peoria, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Thorn M. Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, nursing home litigation, insurance defense litigation and 4 other areas of law
- Thorn received a degree from Georgetown University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Thorn practices in Peoria, IL
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Thorn M. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thorn M. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thorn M. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Thorn M. Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Thorn M. Smith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Peoria 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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