We've detected that your browser does not support scripting.
Scripting must be enabled to use Avvo. Turn on scripting and reload this page.

Expert Advice When You Need It Most

Back to Search Results

Paul A. Smolinski

A Common Sense attorney helping Clients with Estate & Medicaid Planning for over 20 years!

Collecting inherited funds held by State

- Keith, a Estate Planning client

Great Counsel

- Matt, a Elder Law client

Overview

Avvo Rating

8.3

Excellent

Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

What is the Avvo Rating?

8 Reviews

Former client? Write a review

10 Peer Endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

Contributor level 13

View contributions

Email Lawyer Save Lawyer's website Send to a friend

Practice Areas

30% Elder Law
22 years, 1,200 cases
25% Probate
25 years, 250 cases
20% Trusts
25 years, 650 cases
15% Estate Planning
25 years, 1,000 cases
10% Real Estate
25 years, 800 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($275/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

See larger map

Paul A. Smolinski, Ltd.

6446 W 127th Street

Palos Heights, IL 60463

708-371-9500
View map

Languages Spoken

English

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

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

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

Former client? Write a review

8 reviews

“Collecting inherited funds held by State”

Posted by: Keith, 2010-08-12 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I had been trying to collect an inheritance held by the state from a distant relative who died twelve years ago without a will, but I had been unable... more

Flag

“Great Counsel”

Posted by: Matt, 2010-01-27 about 2 years ago.

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

Flag

Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

10 endorsements

Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer

I endorse this lawyer. I met Paul Smolinski, Esq. in the Avvo community, having read recommendations, comments and advice. He is a fantastic... more

Endorsement from lawyer: L Arvin , Santa Monica (CA), 12 days ago

Terrific lawyer. Highly regarded throughout the nation.

Endorsement from lawyer: Chad Boonswang , Philadelphia (PA), 17 days ago

Résumé

License

25 years since Paul A. Smolinski was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Illinois	Active	1987	12/11/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
President at Palos Elder Law, Ltd.	1992–present
Investigator at Chicago Police Department	1982–1984

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
John Marshall Law School, Chicago	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1987

Awards

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

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys	1989-present
Member	Chicago Bar Association	1988-present

See all 5 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 13

Answers:	354	Legal Answers
	21	Best Answers
	172	Answers marked as good
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Estate of Margaret Guss

Outcome: Favorable Settlement - Will Contest

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Beware Agents - Changes to the Illinois Power of Attorney Laws - 2011	Elder Law News - Illinois	2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Medicaid, Estate & Financial Planning	Senior Seminar Series - Part 1	2011
Brand New Medicaid Rules in Illinois	Information on Aging at Home	2011

See all 4 speaking engagements

708-371-9500

Visit attorney's website