05/27/2026
Parente & Norem Welcomes Cole Smith as an Associate of Our Personal Injury Department.
Cole brings great experience and knowledge to the firm as he has handled a wide range of matters involving motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, construction negligence, and other personal injury disputes. He represents individuals who have become injured by negligence throughout the Chicago and Chicago land areas. Cole has handled and managed all litigation phases and has also tried juries as lead counsel and served as second chair in many trials in Cook County, Illinois. He is known for his unique perspective of investigating cases and developing litigation strategies for his clients.
He is a graduate from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland. He received his B.S. with honors from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business where he double majored in Finance and Risk Management and Insurance. Cole is a strategic and determined representative and a great addition to our team.
Please join us in giving him a warm welcome!