Lawyer Rita W. Garry, graduated from Lake Forest College, B.A., Political Science, with honors, 1979 Boston University, J.D., 1983, is now employed by SmithAmundsen LLC at 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60601.

While being a member of Illinois State (ISBA) and American Bar Association (Member: Sections on: Federal Regulations of Securities; Business Law)., Rita W. Garry is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Rita W. Garry as your lawyer, you should consider whether Rita W. Garry offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Rita W. Garry has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Rita W. Garry's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Rita W. Garry has been admitted in 1983, Illinois. His or her practice areas include Business Organization(20%); Family Business Law(10%); International Joint Ventures(3%); Corporate Contracts(10%); Small Business Corporations(40%); Franchise Law(1%); Partnership Organization(2%); Real Estate(3%); Estate Planning(6%); Business Succession Planning(5%).

Rita W. Garry's college and law school education includes Lake Forest College, B.A., Political Science, with honors, 1979, Boston University, J.D., 1983. Other biographical background includes Phi Beta Kappa. Recipient: Solly A. Hartzo Award in Politics, 1979. Author: "The SEC and Small Business: An Overview of an Administrative Response to the Capital Needs of Small Business," New England Law Review, 1982-1983; "Cable Rate Regulation Update," ISBA, Local Government and Law, April, 1995; and "Ask the Expert," Contributor, The McHenry County Business Journal. Former Director: Lake Forest College Alumni Board of Governors; Metropolitan Family Services-Camp Algonquin Advisory Board; YMCA of McHenry County. Former Arbitrator: NASD. Certified Financial Planner, 1991. Lecturer and Advisor: Business Organization Law, McHenry County College, Small Business Development Center; Secretary-Midwest Chapter Family Firm Institute. (Also practicing individually in Crystal Lake). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

If you are the owner or employee of SmithAmundsen LLC, and want to update the information, please create a new account and then Claim & Edit SmithAmundsen LLC. If you want to add your attorney firm, please create a new account.