Zane D. Smith & Associates, Ltd
Personal Injury | Serving Chicago, IL
312-288-8965Getting legal representation for your Personal Injury issue is easier than you think. Let Zane D. Smith & Associates, Ltd in Chicago, Illinois help you today.
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For over 25 years, the team at Zane D. Smith & Associates, Ltd., has fought for our clients’ rights after serious injuries, life-altering accidents and more. With decades of trial experience and a history of client-centered legal care, our attorneys are prepared to make a difference in your life. Zane Smith has been name a “Super Lawyer” an Honor earned by only 5% of Illinois lawyers!
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Birth Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Trusts
- Wrongful Death - Plaintiff
Call 312-288-8965 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Zane D. Smith
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1983
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois, 2008
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2015
Education:
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 1983
- Honors: Elected Class Representative
- Honors: Phi Alpha Delta
- Southern Illinois University , Carbondale , Illinois
- B.A. - 1978
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Elected Student Council
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Pre-Law
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Chicago Bar Association, Member, Present
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Member, Present
- Chicago Bar Association, Chairman Tort Litigation Committee 2001-2002
- Chicago Bar Association, Vice Chair Tort Litigation Committee 2000-2001
- Chicago Bar Association, Legislative Liaison Tort Committee 1999-2000
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Boris G. Samovalov
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar
Education:
- Western Michigan University, Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
- J.D.
- Honors: Top 10% of the class
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- Russian
Attorney Evan Smith
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois
Education:
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D. - 2021
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean's List
- Honors: Top Grade Award: Criminal Law
- Honors: Top Grade Award: Criminal Procedure: Police Investigation
- Honors: Top Grade Award: Evidence
- Honors: Top Grade Award: Civil Procedure II
- Auburn University , Auburn , Alabama
- B.A. - 2016
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Illinois State Bar Association, Member
- The Chicago Bar Association, Member
- Lake County Bar Association, Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Julia A. St George
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois
Education:
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
- J.D.
- Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois
- B.S.
- Major: Psychology
- Minor: Socio Legal Studies
Attorney Keelan D. Kane
Bar Admissions:
- Illinois, 2012
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2014
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2024
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2024
Education:
- University of Illinois Chicago School of Law (previously known as The John Marshall Law School), Chicago, Illinois
- Juris Doctor - 2011
- University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Canada
- Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology
- Hampshire College, Amherst, Massachusetts
- Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Boris G. Samovalov
This attorney practices in Illinois and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2021 |