Atty. Christy Harrison Schaefer

Atty. Christy Harrison Schaefer

Christy Harrison Schaefer is a lawyer practicing workers compensation subrogation, property subrogation, property liability and 2 other areas of law. Christy received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Christy Harrison Schaefer at a glance

Christy Harrison Schaefer is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on real estate, workers comp, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1995), Illinois (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2001), and Minnesota U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of (2001). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Tulane University (B.A. Political, 1991). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christy Harrison Schaefer is a lawyer practicing workers compensation subrogation, property subrogation, property liability and 2 other areas of law
  • Christy received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Christy practices at Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Christy Harrison Schaefer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christy Harrison Schaefer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Christy Harrison Schaefer is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Construction Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 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 Christy Harrison Schaefer

Where is Christy Harrison Schaefer's law office located?
Christy Harrison Schaefer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Nielsen, Zehe & Antas, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christy Harrison Schaefer handle?
Christy Harrison Schaefer focuses on real estate, workers comp, construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Christy Harrison Schaefer practiced law?
Christy Harrison Schaefer has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Christy Harrison Schaefer go to law school?
Christy Harrison Schaefer earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Political, 1991).
How can I contact Christy Harrison Schaefer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1995
B.A. Political
Tulane University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001
Minnesota U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Miss
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2011

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