Atty. John M. Schmidt

Atty. John M. Schmidt

John M. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing construction law, professional liability, products liability and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (224) 451-1441

Profile Summary

About John M. Schmidt at a glance

John M. Schmidt is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Fisher Kanaris, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois Trial Bar, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Indiana (1998). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D. Approved, 1998) and Augustana College (B.A., 1994). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John M. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing construction law, professional liability, products liability and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Augustana College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices at Fisher Kanaris, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Construction Law

John M. Schmidt is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

John M. Schmidt is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

John M. Schmidt is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 John M. Schmidt

Where is John M. Schmidt's law office located?
John M. Schmidt's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Fisher Kanaris, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Schmidt handle?
John M. Schmidt focuses on business, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John M. Schmidt practiced law?
John M. Schmidt has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John M. Schmidt go to law school?
John M. Schmidt earned their education at (J.D. Approved, 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact John M. Schmidt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Approved
John Marshall Law School
- 1998
B.A.
Augustana College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Illinois Trial Bar, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Indiana
Admitted: 1998

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