Gerald J. Smoller

Email: gsmoller@hsklaw.com

Tel: 847-597-2137

Fax: 866-220-3152

vCard: Gerald J. Smoller

Gerald represents clients in matters of commercial real estate, business organization, professional practices, trust administration, and estate planning. For more than five decades, Gerald’s clients have counted on him to represent them in the formation of shareholder, partnership and employment agreements; drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases; and providing representation in the sale and purchase of commercial real estate. He excels at counseling clients through the complexities of the transaction.

Gerald’s approach to estate planning is to educate clients about the full range of options available to them, taking the time necessary to make sure that they understand the “why” behind the structure of their estate plans and asset preservation.

Gerald is accredited as an arbitrator in the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program and has lectured in the field of estate planning and asset protection.

Education

• B.A University of Illinois
• J.D. with High Honors– Chicago Kent College of Law

Licenses to Practice

• State of Illinois

Memberships & Involvement

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Greater North Shore Estate and Financial Council

Community & Civic Activities

• Harper College Foundation Board 1999-2018. Executive Board for two years.
• WINGS Advisory Board 2017-present

Awards & Recognition

• Mc Grath Award 2016