Atty. James K. Schultz

Atty. James K. Schultz

James K. Schultz is a lawyer practicing insurance, tort, consumer defense and 2 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (872) 336-0821

Profile Summary

About James K. Schultz at a glance

James K. Schultz is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel of Illinois, L.L.P.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern and South (1997), Nevada (2007), Pennsylvania (2013), and California (2016). Educated at Depaul University (J.D., 1997) and Marquette University (B.A., 1993). Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James K. Schultz is a lawyer practicing insurance, tort, consumer defense and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel of Illinois, L.L.P. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Schultz's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

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Employment Law

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

James K. Schultz is one of 151,622 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 K. Schultz is one of 452,854 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 K. Schultz is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

James K. Schultz is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James K. Schultz

Where is James K. Schultz's law office located?
James K. Schultz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sessions, Fishman, Nathan & Israel of Illinois, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Schultz handle?
James K. Schultz focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has James K. Schultz practiced law?
James K. Schultz has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James K. Schultz go to law school?
James K. Schultz earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James K. Schultz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Depaul University
- 1997
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern and South
Admitted: 1997
Nevada
Admitted: 2007
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2013
California
Admitted: 2016

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