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Specialties
We are a law firm that specializes in consumer law including bankruptcy, debt reorganization, debt collection defense, family law, business, criminal law, probate and estate planning.
History
Established in 1992.
The law firm began as a partnership between Attorneys Gerald Smith and Ed Weer in Pekin. After Gerald left, Ed continued the business under the firm name of Smith & Weer. Soon after, the firm opened offices in Galesburg and Peoria where it meets clients by appointment. The firm has been an innovator in serving its clients in an efficient way and by charging affordable fees.
Meet the Business Owner
Ed W.
Business Owner
Ed Weer grew up in Bloomington, Illinois. After graduating from law school, Ed moved to Tazewell County where he married and raised two children who are now grown. Ed is a member of the Peoria County Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Ed has attended numerous legal clinics, including most recently, a clinic designed to teach attorneys how best to help graduating college students pay their student debts. After being in practice for nearly 35 years, Ed has a wide variety of legal experience that he can put to use for his clients.