Atty. James A. Schraidt
James A. Schraidt practices at Scott & Kraus, LLC Read Full Bio
Commercial Real Estate & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 48+ Years Experience
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About James A. Schraidt at a Glance
James A. Schraidt is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Scott & Kraus, LLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1978). Educated at Southern Illinois University School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Illinois at Urbana (B.S., 1973). Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James A. Schraidt
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Practice Areas Explained
James A. Schraidt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Schraidt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax Law in Chicago
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Commercial Real Estate in Chicago
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Chicago Choose James A. Schraidt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James A. Schraidt's practice in the field of real estate, tax, and commercial re.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James A. Schraidt brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, tax, and commercial re, James A. Schraidt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means James A. Schraidt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James A. Schraidt Handles in Chicago
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