Eliot Smith is an Associate Attorney at DDV Law, Ltd. He earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he developed a particular interest in elder law and the legal issues affecting older adults and their families.
During law school, Eliot served as a member of the Student Bar Association and OUTLaw. He also served as an Articles Editor for the Elder Law Journal, where his note, “Don’t Fear the Reaper?: What Illinois’ Proposed Physician-Assisted Suicide Law Could Mean for Residents,” was published in Volume 33, Number 2.
Eliot also had the opportunity to assist Amy DeLaney in drafting House Bill 4649, legislation that was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in 2026. This experience gave him valuable insight into the legislative process and the development of laws affecting Illinois residents.
Eliot earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2022. He continued his education at the University of Illinois College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2026.
Eliot is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (LAGBAC).
Outside of the office, Eliot enjoys staying active, solving crossword puzzles, listening to music, spending time with his dog, and enjoying time with friends and family.
