Atty. Julie Schum

Atty. Julie Schum

Julie Schum is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. Julie received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About Julie Schum at a glance

Julie Schum is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007). Educated at DePaul University, College of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Illinois at Chicago (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Julie Schum is a lawyer practicing workers compensation
  • Julie received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Julie practices at Ganan & Shapiro, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Julie Schum's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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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 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 Julie Schum

Where is Julie Schum's law office located?
Julie Schum's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ganan & Shapiro, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Julie Schum handle?
Julie Schum focuses on workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Julie Schum practiced law?
Julie Schum has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Julie Schum go to law school?
Julie Schum earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Julie Schum for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
DePaul University, College of Law
- 2007
B.A.
University of Illinois at Chicago
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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