William H. Weir

SmithAmundsen is a 130 lawyer firm headquartered in Chicago. Legal matters are business problems to be solved and it has developed a comprehensive understanding of the enterprises their clients operate. They pride themselves on using this knowledge to resolve matters creatively, expediently, and pragmatically. SmithAmundsen attorneys combine their litigation experience with a practical business approach to offer client-centered services efficiently and effectively. The foundation for their success is the integrity, quality, and experience of their attorneys and staff; an understanding of the relationship between litigation risks and business objectives; and the desire to explore new and innovative ways to solve their clients' problems. Their goal is to become clients' primary source for legal services and business advice, the lawyers clients turn to when they need to 'get it done and done right.' In addition to litigation, they also use non-traditional means of resolving cases. They understand the importance of a 'bottom line' analysis. This attention to the financial ramifications of litigation and its effect on enterprise outcomes helps them to provide their clients with the advice they need to make appropriate decisions.