Atty. Charles Joseph Schultz

Atty. Charles Joseph Schultz

Charles Joseph Schultz is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business, financial markets and services and 26 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Chicago Chicago 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Joseph Schultz at a glance

Charles Joseph Schultz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois United States Tax Court (1985). Educated at Chicago-Kent (J.D. Taxation, 1985) and Loyola University (B.A. Northwestern, 1982). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Joseph Schultz is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, business, financial markets and services and 26 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Charles practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Joseph Schultz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Joseph Schultz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Charles Joseph Schultz is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Joseph Schultz

Where is Charles Joseph Schultz's law office located?
Charles Joseph Schultz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Joseph Schultz handle?
Charles Joseph Schultz focuses on formation, estate planning, employment, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles Joseph Schultz practiced law?
Charles Joseph Schultz has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Charles Joseph Schultz go to law school?
Charles Joseph Schultz earned their education at (J.D. Taxation, 1985); (B.A. Northwestern, 1982).
How can I contact Charles Joseph Schultz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Taxation
Chicago-Kent
- 1985
B.A. Northwestern
Loyola University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Illinois United States Tax Court
Admitted: 1985

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