Atty. James Simpson Schmid

Atty. James Simpson Schmid

James Simpson Schmid is a lawyer practicing taxation law. James received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Chicago Chicago 54 yrs experience 54 year
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James Simpson Schmid is a tax attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972). Educated at University of Iowa J.D. (—) and Kenyon College A.B. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Simpson Schmid is a lawyer practicing taxation law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices in Chicago, IL

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James Simpson Schmid's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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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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James Simpson Schmid's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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James Simpson Schmid focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
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Practice Areas

Education

University of Iowa J.D.
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Kenyon College A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1972

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