L. Lee Smith

L. Lee Smith
Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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No professional misconduct found.

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Litigation
    32 years, 75 cases
  • 30% White Collar Crime
    32 years, 150 cases
  • 30% Employment / Labor
    22 years, 50 cases

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I am a trial and appellate attorney with a lengthy record of success in complex commercial and employment cases and in white collar criminal defense, primarily... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Pleased with Lee”

Posted by: a Sexual Harassment client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Lee Smith handled our defense case in a very professional manner. He was well prepared, kept us informed, and conducted himself in the courtroom in a... more
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5 star rating

“Wise Counselor”

Posted by: a White Collar Crime client, almost 5 years ago.

Client Review: Lee was there for me from the moment we first made contact. Always willing to listen, really listen, and then give advice. Lee is professional,... more
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Résumé

 

License

34 years since L. Lee Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 1978 03/06/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP 2001–present
Partner at Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller 1990–2001
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southern Illinois University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1978
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BA - Bachelor of Arts 1975

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Illinois Super Lawyer (Whiite Collar Defense) 2006
Leading Lawyer of Illinois (White Collar Defense) 2003

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Illinois Bar Foundation 2006-present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2006-present
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