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Christopher T. Smith
Partner
Christopher T. Smith
Christopher is a seasoned attorney who has practiced law for more than 25 years, founded upon the principles of quality and efficiency. He is uncompromising on issues of integrity, honesty, and fairness, while attentively responding to the needs of each individual client. Mr. Smith focuses his practice on matrimonial and family law matters, including divorce, maintenance (alimony), child support, parental rights, and protective orders. He is committed to protecting the rights of parents and their children, with the goal of fostering continuing and positive relationships and strengthening family bonds. Beyond family law, Christopher has extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation, civil rights, bankruptcy, probate, and estate planning.
Professional Background:
- Over 25 years of legal practice dedicated to matrimonial and family law.
- Extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation, civil rights, and alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation).
- Diverse practice history including bankruptcy, probate, estate planning, and LGBTQ issues.
- Successfully vacated a concealed Nevada annulment to secure a client’s property rights and marital dissolution in Cook County, Illinois.
- Prevailed in complex relocation and custody cases, prioritizing the safety and best interests of the child.
- Proven track record in post-decree enforcement, successfully securing child support and maintenance arrearages with interest.
Areas of Practice:
- Divorce and Legal Separation
- Maintenance (Alimony) and Child Support
- Parental Rights and Child Custody
- Protective Orders
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Probate and Estate Planning
- LGBTQ Family Law Issues
- Mediation and Arbitration
Bar Admissions:
- llinois
- Nevada
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Education:
- J.D., Loyola Marymount University Law School, Los Angeles, California
- B.S., Urban Studies and Community Planning and Development, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia
About Us
Navigating the intricacies of family law requires a sophisticated and personalized approach, demanding experience, knowledge and compassion. The Family Law Solutions team expertly guides each client through these complex challenges, empowering them to discover that life after divorce can be even better.
