Atty. James A. Schraidt

Atty. James A. Schraidt

James A. Schraidt practices at Scott & Kraus, LLC Read Full Bio

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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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. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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James A. Schraidt practices at Scott & Kraus, LLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Schraidt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Schraidt 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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Tax Law

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

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Commercial Real Estate

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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

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Where is James A. Schraidt's law office located?
James A. Schraidt's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Scott & Kraus, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Schraidt handle?
James A. Schraidt focuses on real estate, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James A. Schraidt practiced law?
James A. Schraidt has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James A. Schraidt go to law school?
James A. Schraidt earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.S., 1973).
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Education

J.D.
Southern Illinois University School of Law
- 1978
B.S.
University of Illinois at Urbana
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978

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