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





Experience
- Special Assistant Lawyer General
Illinois Lawyer General s Office
1991 - Assistant State s Lawyer
Lake County State s Lawyer s Office
1985
Education

Graduation year: 1981

Graduation year: 1972
Associations

Current

2018 - Current

2017 - Current

2012 - 2013

2007 - 2013

2011 - 2012

2010 - 2010

2009 - 2010

2007 - 2009