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Paul A. Smolinski

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Paul A. Smolinski

7.2

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Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Elder Law
    20 years, 1,200 cases
  • 25% Probate
    23 years, 250 cases (1 example)
  • 20% Trusts
    23 years, 650 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Hourly ($250-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information
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  • Paul A. Smolinski, Ltd.
    6446 W 127th Street
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
    708-374-8935
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About Me

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About me: Paul Smolinski has been practicing law in Palos Heights since 1988. We work diligently to understand clients concerns and to offer clients logical and... more

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5 star rating

“Great Counsel”

Posted by: Matt, 2010-01-27 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I recently ran into some issues with my aging parents who live in the Chicago area. I live on the east coast so I had to find an attorney how could... more
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Posted by: jmance, 2009-03-21 12 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr Smolinski has provided several services to our family. Most recently he cared for the disposition of my mother's estate. This included a trust... more
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I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Paul Smolinski for over 20 years and have worked with him on many matters. Paul has exceptional... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Paul Orenic , Chicago (IL), About 1 month ago
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I endorse this lawyer's work. I have found Paul to be knowledgeable, thorough and diligent in his practice.

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Fumagalli , Chicago (IL), About 1 month ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 23 years since Paul A. Smolinski was first licensed to practice law in IL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Investigator at Chicago Police Department 1982–1984

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Chicago Juris Doctorate 1987

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Litigator National Association of Trial Lawyers 1989

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1987–present
Member Illinois State Bar Association 1987–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: How can I transfer home title to my name in IL?
Paul's answer: I fully endorse Mr. Chan's answer. He addressed all the major items that you need to take into... more
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Cases
Title:
Estate of Margaret Guss
Practice Area:
Probate
Outcome:
Favorable Settlement - Will Contest
Description:
Our firm represented the majority of the heirs at law of the decedent in contesting her Final Will. Our position was that the Will was procured by...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Medicaid Planning in 2010 Elder Planning Solutions - 2010 2010
Elder Law & Probate Avoidance Various Locations 2009

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