Atty. David R. Schmidt
David R. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing railroad litigation, tort litigation, estate planning and 2 other areas of law.
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David R. Schmidt is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fedota Childers, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, estate planning, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1990). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1979) and University of Notre Dame (A.B. University, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago and American. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David R. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing railroad litigation, tort litigation, estate planning and 2 other areas of law
- David received a A.B. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1971, and has been licensed for 47 years
- David practices at Fedota Childers, P.C. in Chicago, IL
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David R. Schmidt is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David R. Schmidt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David R. Schmidt is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David R. Schmidt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
David R. Schmidt is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 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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