Atty. James Joseph Schmidt

Atty. James Joseph Schmidt

James Joseph Schmidt is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, commercial law, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law. James has been licensed for 7 years.

Champaign Champaign 7 yrs experience 7 year
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Profile Summary

About James Joseph Schmidt at a glance

James Joseph Schmidt is a employment, business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Champaign, Illinois. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2019) and Michigan (2021). Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Joseph Schmidt is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, commercial law, appellate practice and 3 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 7 years
  • James practices in Champaign, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph Schmidt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph Schmidt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Joseph Schmidt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Joseph Schmidt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Joseph Schmidt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Joseph Schmidt is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Illinois →

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 Champaign 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 James Joseph Schmidt

Where is James Joseph Schmidt's law office located?
James Joseph Schmidt's law practice is located in Champaign, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph Schmidt handle?
James Joseph Schmidt focuses on employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James Joseph Schmidt practiced law?
James Joseph Schmidt has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
How can I contact James Joseph Schmidt for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2019
Michigan
Admitted: 2021

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