About

Perry Scott Smith Jr. is a exceptionally skilled attorney in Waukegan, Illinois, with expertise in property planning, litigation, and diverse other legal areas. Perry Scott Smith Jr. is a well-reputable legal professional primarily based in Waukegan, Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Education from Loyola University of Chicago in 1977, observed with the aid of a Juris Doctor diploma from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, in 1985. In addition to his criminal qualifications, he is also a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Mr. Smith's prison profession started at the Lake County State’s Lawyer’s Office in past due 1985. He won precious revel in working in the Traffic, Misdemeanor, and Felony Review Divisions before spending over three years inside the Felony Trial Division. In 1990, he joined Bernard Wysocki's organization and has because been providing wonderful prison services to his clients. Specializing in property planning, Mr. Smith assists clients with wills, trusts, powers of lawyer, transfer on dying devices, and DNRs. He additionally handles a huge range of criminal matters, along with Social Security incapacity claims, non-public damage claims, probate for decedent’s estates, guardianships, circle of relatives regulation, creation litigation, eminent domain, and settlement litigation. Admitted to the Bar of the State of Illinois in 1985, Mr. Smith has additionally been admitted to numerous federal courts, which include the United States District Court and the US Court of Appeals. He is actively concerned inside the prison network, currently serving because the Treasurer of the Lake County Bar Foundation and preserving beyond management positions in the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois Bar Association Assembly. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Smith is a certified distance strolling teach and a member of the Grayslake Running Club. He is also an avid golfer and bowler, showcasing his various interests and competencies.

Legal Issues

Social Security Disability
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
  • Emminent Domain
  • Mechanic s Liens

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    7th Circuit Jurdictions
    7th Circuit
    Since 1989
    U.S. Supreme Court Jurdictions
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Since 2001
    United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin Jurdictions
    United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    Since 2000
    Illinois Jurdictions
    Illinois
    Since 1985
    United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois Jurdictions
    United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
    Since 1989

    Experience
    • Special Assistant Lawyer General
      Illinois Lawyer General s Office
      1991
    • Assistant State s Lawyer
      Lake County State s Lawyer s Office
      1985
    Education
    Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology Education School Logo
    Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
    J.D. (1985) | Law
    Graduation year: 1981
    Loyola University Chicago Education School Logo
    Loyola University Chicago
    B.S. (1977) | Biology & Education
    Graduation year: 1972
    Associations
    State Bar of Illinois
                        
                                                     # 6190320 Professional Association
    State Bar of Illinois  # 6190320
    has membership
    Current
    Lake County Bar Foundation Professional Association
    Lake County Bar Foundation
    Treasurer
    2018 - Current
    Lake County Bar Foundation Professional Association
    Lake County Bar Foundation
    Trustee
    2017 - Current
    Lake County Bar Association Professional Association
    Lake County Bar Association
    Immediate Past President
    2012 - 2013
    Illinois State Bar Association Professional Association
    Illinois State Bar Association
    Assembly Delegate
    2007 - 2013
    Lake County Bar Association Professional Association
    Lake County Bar Association
    President
    2011 - 2012
    Lake County Bar Association Professional Association
    Lake County Bar Association
    First Vice President
    2010 - 2010
    Lake County Bar Association Professional Association
    Lake County Bar Association
    Second Vice President
    2009 - 2010
    Lake County Bar Association Professional Association
    Lake County Bar Association
    Treasurer
    2007 - 2009
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