FOCUS
Mr. Smith joined Lowis & Gellen as a Partner in September of 2001. In active practice since 1991,
he has represented corporations and individuals in all areas of commercial and corporate litigation
in State and Federal Courts in various states throughout the country.
In medical malpractice matters, he has tried several cases
on behalf of physicians and their practice groups in state
court and before the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Mr. Smith also represents physicians, their practice groups,
hospitals and third party payors in matters of general health
care law compliance.
HONORS
Mr. Smith was named “Illinois Attorney of the Year” by American Physicians Assurance Corporation, in April 2007.
APA is a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance in the Midwest and New Mexico that Mark has represented for several years.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Mr. Smith is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association
and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Mr.
Smith published an article titled, 'Informed Consent and the
HIV - Positive Physician,' in IDC Quarterly. He has also lectured
to various groups regarding issues related to medical malpractice
defense.
EDUCATION
Mr. Smith received a B.A., Political Science, in 1988 from
Purdue University and J.D. in 1991 from the Indiana University
School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana.
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