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
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