About Paul
Paul Smolinski is an attorney admitted to practice in Illinois, the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He works at Palos Elder Law, Ltd., and is known among colleagues for steady courtroom manner and clear written advocacy. His admissions to appellate and high courts give him an unusual reach for a practitioner based in a regional firm.
His early career path is not detailed in public directories, but his work centers on matters commonly handled by elder law practitioners. He advises clients on estate planning, probate processes, Medicaid planning, and guardianship issues. He prepares wills and trusts, guides families through administration of estates, and addresses the long-term care planning questions that often arise for older clients.
Smolinski’s credentials to appear before the Federal Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court mean he can take legal questions beyond state trial courts. That standing allows him to file appellate briefs and handle procedural matters in federal appellate settings. He has the courtroom admissions that permit representation on complex procedural and appellate points when cases require escalation beyond the local level.
In day-to-day practice he balances transactional work and litigation. He drafts estate documents, negotiates settlements, and represents clients in guardianship and probate hearings. He also prepares administrative filings related to public benefits. Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation. Clients report that he explains technical issues in straightforward terms and lays out options clearly.
Smolinski has maintained a hands-on approach to client service. He reviews client documents personally and stays involved through key stages of a matter. His combination of trial-court experience and appellate admissions informs how he structures pleadings and appeals. He aims for practical solutions that resolve disputes while preserving clients’ long-term interests.
As of 2026 he practices at Palos Elder Law, Ltd., handling elder law matters, estate planning, probate, and related issues for older adults and their families.
