About Rodney Louis Smith

Rodney L. Smith has extensive practice in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, and bankruptcy. He has argued in front of the Illinois Supreme Court and taught business law at Lake Land College and at Eastern Illinois University. He has lectured on the topics of bankruptcy and workers’ compensation. Mr. Smith has extensive trial experience in Central and Southern Illinois. Over the years, he has won and settled personal injury and workers' compensation cases in excess of several million dollars. Mr. Smith is a principal in the law firm of Smith Law, Ltd. Mr. Smith was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 1991 and in Minnesota in 1995. He is admitted to practice in the United States Central and Southern Districts of Illinois, and in the United States Seventh Circuit. Mr. Smith obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University in 1988 and his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1991. He is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, the Workers' Compensation Section of the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Coles-Cumberland Bar Association. Mr. Smith also has extensive experience in Central and Southern Illinois bankruptcies.  He has helped individuals and businesses through financial difficulties.  He and his firm have filed and handled over 9000 bankruptcies.

 

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  • Personal Injury
  • Workers Compensation
  • Bankruptcy
  • Other 1
    • Business

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  • Languages
    Portuguese
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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    SPJ Law- Smith, Pappas & Jones, Ltd.
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Illinois
    1995, Minnesota
    U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Illinois State University
    Class of 1988
    B.S.

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Member at SPJ Law- Smith, Pappas & Jones, Ltd.
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15 reviews

622 Jackson AvenueCharleston, IL 61920U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Rodney Louis Smith was admitted in 1991 to the State of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Rodney Louis Smith is admitted to practice in Illinois and Minnesota.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Rodney Louis Smith is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois and United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    SPJ Law- Smith, Pappas & Jones, Ltd. has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Rodney Louis Smith attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.