Atty. Troy Derek Smith
Troy Derek Smith is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, business, commercial and 4 other areas of law. Troy received a M.S. degree from DePaul University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Antitrust & Trade Law & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 18+ Years Experience
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About Troy Derek Smith at a Glance
Troy Derek Smith is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2008). Educated at DePaul University (M.S. Computer, 2005) and Northwestern University School of Law J.D. cum laude Northwestern University School of Law J.D. 2008 Member Northwestern University School of Law J.D. Journal of Technology and Intellectual P (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Troy Derek Smith
- Troy Derek Smith is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, business, commercial and 4 other areas of law
- Troy received a M.S. degree from DePaul University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Troy practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Chicago, IL
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Troy Derek Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Troy Derek Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
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Intellectual Property in Chicago
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Troy Derek Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Troy Derek Smith's practice in the field of business and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Troy Derek Smith brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and ip, Troy Derek Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Troy Derek Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Troy Derek Smith Handles in Chicago
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