Atty. Christopher Edwin Hitzemann

Atty. Christopher Edwin Hitzemann

Christopher Edwin Hitzemann is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, tax. Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Belleville Belleville 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Christopher Edwin Hitzemann at a glance

Christopher Edwin Hitzemann is an Associate based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008) and Missouri (2009). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2008) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Psychology, 2003). Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher Edwin Hitzemann is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, tax
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Christopher practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Edwin Hitzemann's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Edwin Hitzemann handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Christopher Edwin Hitzemann is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Belleville 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 Christopher Edwin Hitzemann

Where is Christopher Edwin Hitzemann's law office located?
Christopher Edwin Hitzemann's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Edwin Hitzemann handle?
Christopher Edwin Hitzemann focuses on employment, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christopher Edwin Hitzemann practiced law?
Christopher Edwin Hitzemann has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Christopher Edwin Hitzemann go to law school?
Christopher Edwin Hitzemann earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Psychology, 2003).
How can I contact Christopher Edwin Hitzemann for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2008
B.S. Psychology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
Missouri
Admitted: 2009

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