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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 in the federal courts.
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46 years | 75 cases
36 years | 50 cases
46 years | 150 cases
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Acquired: 1978
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416 Main St., 6th Floor, Peoria, IL, 61602
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by David | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits
Great Lawyer
Experienced, smart, honest, personable. Didn't overcharge. Expensive, but worth it. In winning my complicated, unique pension case, which was unsuccessfully appealed also, he proved to be the "big gun" against specialist lawyers hired by the government. His experience as a U.S. Justice department...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank God for Lee!!
Mr. Smith assesed the case, explaining pros and cons and then we discussed my options. Focused on the end result, Mr. Smith's calm and analytical approach to each new developement in the case helped us to decide our best legal strategy. I felt Mr. Smith had my best interests in mind and fought effect...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Wrongful Termination
Client Review
I had the pleasure of working iwth Lee on a retailitory discharge case. He was very professional, organized, calm and too the point. He was able to give both opening and closing statements to the jury in a consie way that held their attention without boring them. He is open to suggestions from his cl...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Litigation
Wise Counselor
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, patient (which one needs to be with me!), informed, and quite honestly the most brilliant individual I've come to know in a very long time. He has what it ta...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Pleased with Lee
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 very confident, yet kind way. I would highly recommend him. His assistant Garth Madison handled himself in the same professional manner. I was proud to...
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Discrimination lawyer
Mediation lawyer
2006
Illinois Super Lawyer (Whiite Collar Defense),
2003
Leading Lawyer of Illinois (White Collar Defense),
2001 - Present
Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
1990 - 2001
Partner, Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller
1980 - 1990
Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Dept. of Justice
1979 - 1980
Legal Writing Instructor, University of Ilinois College of Law
1978 - 1979
Law Clerk to Justice Joseph Goldenhersh, Illinois Supreme Court
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2006 - Present
Illinois Bar Foundation
1990 - Present
Peoria County Bar Association
1987 - Present
Abraham Lincoln Inn of CourtBarrister (Emeritus)
1978 - Present
American Bar Association
1978 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association
1978
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts