Law Office of Patrick J. Smith

Representing the Chicagoland Area Since 1985

Invaluable Peace of Mind



Buying and selling a home are among the largest transactions a person will ever experience, and the process can be overwhelming and confusing. Paramount to the process is having representation with your best interests in mind, a real estate attorney with knowledge and experience. With the Law Office of Patrick J. Smith, you can feel confident knowing you are receiving quality help and guidance with a variety of matters: buying or selling your home, short sales, real estate investment, and real estate mentoring, as well as estate planning and personal injury. 

Moving Toward a Better Future

Making the decision to purchase your first house as a couple or to downsize after your last child moves out is a big one. No matter what stage of life you find yourself or where your future is headed, we can help you begin your next chapter.


Before you sign, we ensure you fully understand your real estate contract so you have no surprises in the future. Without an attorney, you may run into unexpected loopholes that can cost a lot of time and money to fix.


We have extensive experience with short sales, real estate investment opportunities, and mentoring. Do not make such a big purchase without an educated, experienced real estate attorney guiding you through the process; we are with you from beginning to end.


In addition to real estate, we have helped countless clients throughout the Downers Grove area with estate planning and personal injury. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation and get started on your case.

 Areas of Practice

Real Estate


We represent you in the process of buying or selling your home to protect your legal rights.

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Estate Planning


We create the legal documents that plan for your future and protect your assets .

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Personal Injury


We help you seek relief and compensation for the suffering you have endured.

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 Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney?

We Could Save You Money

Real estate contracts can be overwhelming and complicated for those without legal experience, and we will explain, in detail, the terms of your contract so you can understand it and feel confident in your purchase. If you sign a document only to discover later that you are paying more than you initially agreed, you stand to lose money. We ensure that the terms of your contract are clear and consistent.

We Could Save You Time

Before you sign on the dotted line, there is a lot of back-and-forth that occurs among lenders, homeowner associations, title companies, and more. This requires a lot of time to ensure that all your bases are covered and that you do not make any time-consuming mistakes. With our direct involvement and monitoring of these communications, we can help you avoid such mistakes, which can take months to fix.


Affordable Quality

We aim to set fees upfront that cover the entire process. This way, our clients may focus on their happiness, rather than on their surprise. You will undoubtedly see the value of having a real estate attorney with experience.

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