Atty. William L. Smith, Jr

Atty. William L. Smith, Jr

William L. Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing property tax appeals, real estate taxation.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About William L. Smith, Jr at a glance

William L. Smith, Jr is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Smith, Hemmesch, Burke & Kaczynski. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1971) and Illinois (1971). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1971) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1968). Active member of Chicago (Member, Committees on: Civil Practice, 1973-1977 State and Municipal Taxation, 1977—) Bar Association Illinois Institute of Property Taxation International Association of Assessing Officers. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William L. Smith, Jr is a lawyer practicing property tax appeals, real estate taxation
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at Smith, Hemmesch, Burke & Kaczynski in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William L. Smith, Jr's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Tax Litigation

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Estate & Gift Tax

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 William L. Smith, Jr

Where is William L. Smith, Jr's law office located?
William L. Smith, Jr's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Smith, Hemmesch, Burke & Kaczynski. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William L. Smith, Jr handle?
William L. Smith, Jr focuses on real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William L. Smith, Jr practiced law?
William L. Smith, Jr has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William L. Smith, Jr go to law school?
William L. Smith, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact William L. Smith, Jr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1971
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1971
Illinois
Admitted: 1971

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