Atty. Benjamin John Schmidt
Benjamin John Schmidt is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, projects, corporate & securities and 6 other areas of law. Benjamin John received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1964, and has been licensed for 18 years.
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Benjamin John Schmidt is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Mayer Brown Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1967) and Harvard College (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Benjamin John Schmidt is a lawyer practicing banking & finance, projects, corporate & securities and 6 other areas of law
- Benjamin John received a B.A. degree from Harvard College in 1964, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Benjamin John practices at Mayer Brown LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Benjamin John Schmidt is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Benjamin John Schmidt is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Benjamin John Schmidt is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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