Atty. Henry Eric Schmalz

Atty. Henry Eric Schmalz

Henry Eric Schmalz is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 3 other areas of law. Henry received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About Henry Eric Schmalz at a glance

Henry Eric Schmalz is a Member based in Palatine, Illinois, practicing at Schmalz, Eric. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1974). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D. Georgetown, 1973) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1967). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American (Member, Tax Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Palatine, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Henry Eric Schmalz is a lawyer practicing elder law, estate planning, wills & living wills and 3 other areas of law
  • Henry received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Henry practices at Schmalz, Eric in Palatine, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Henry Eric Schmalz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Henry Eric Schmalz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Henry Eric Schmalz is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

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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Real Estate Law

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

Henry Eric Schmalz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Henry Eric Schmalz is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Power of Attorney

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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 Palatine 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 Henry Eric Schmalz

Where is Henry Eric Schmalz's law office located?
Henry Eric Schmalz's law practice is located in Palatine, Illinois. The firm is Schmalz, Eric. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Henry Eric Schmalz handle?
Henry Eric Schmalz focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Henry Eric Schmalz practiced law?
Henry Eric Schmalz has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Henry Eric Schmalz go to law school?
Henry Eric Schmalz earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1973); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Henry Eric Schmalz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Georgetown
Case Western Reserve University
- 1973
B.S.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1974

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