Law Office of
Sean P. Smith
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser - in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.”
-- Abraham Lincoln
P.O. Box 13 ● Elk Creek, MO 65464
Sean P. Smith, Esq.
Laurel A. Smith, Esq.
Sean P. Smith
Admitted In:
- State of Missouri
- State of Idaho
- State of Illinois
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. District and Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Affiliations (past and present):
- Missouri Bar
- Idaho State Bar
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association
- Winnebago County Bar Association
- DeKalb County Bar Association
- Kane County Bar Association
- Home School Legal Defense Association
- American Legion
- Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Council Chamber of Commerce
- Sycamore Chamber of Commerce
- Council Rod & Gun Club
- Rotary Club of Sycamore
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- National Wild Turkey Federation
- Ducks Unlimited
Education:
- University of Illinois College of Law
Juris Doctor
- Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - magna cum laude
- University of Illinois Institute of Aviation
Private Pilot Certification
- Northwestern University
Divorce Mediation Certification
Military:
- U.S. Army, Cavalry
Cavalry Scout (1989 - 1993)
Sergeant
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Bad Kissingen and Wildflecken, Germany
- Illinois Army National Guard, Cavalry
Cavalry Scout (1993 - 1997)
Staff Sergeant/Platoon Sergeant
106th Cavalry, 33rd Infantry Brigade
Streator and Joliet, Illinois
Services
Civil Litigation (State and Federal)
Contracts, Medical and Legal Malpractice, Defamation, Intentional Torts, §1983 Actions, Injuries, Property Rights, Appeals
Business Law
Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Probate Proceedings
Criminal Defense
Felonies, Misdemeanors, Infractions, DUIs, Fish & Game Offenses
Real Estate
Sales, Purchases, Exchanges, Easements, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, Leases, Evictions
Family Law
Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Child Support, Adoptions, Guardianships, Guardian ad litem Services
Mediation
Business, Contract, Property and Family