Atty. James K. Schultz
James K. Schultz is a lawyer practicing insurance, tort, consumer defense and 2 other areas of law.
Consumer Defense & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 29+ Years Experience
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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.
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About James K. Schultz
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Schultz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
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.
James K. Schultz is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James K. Schultz is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James K. Schultz is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James K. Schultz is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Consumer Protection in Chicago
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
James K. Schultz is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose James K. Schultz
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 K. Schultz's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James K. Schultz brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern and South, Nevada, and Pennsylvania, James K. Schultz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, James K. Schultz 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 K. Schultz 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 K. Schultz Handles in Chicago
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James K. Schultz has experience with under Illinois law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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