Atty. Mark Eugene Schmidtke

Atty. Mark Eugene Schmidtke

Mark Eugene Schmidtke is a lawyer practicing erisa, disability insurance, employment & labor. Mark received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 Years Experience 45 year
Call (331) 253-0641

Profile Summary

About Mark Eugene Schmidtke at a glance

Mark Eugene Schmidtke is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1981), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1983). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1981) and Valparaiso University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indiana State and American. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Eugene Schmidtke is a lawyer practicing erisa, disability insurance, employment & labor
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from Valparaiso University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Mark practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Chicago, IL and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Eugene Schmidtke's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Mark Eugene Schmidtke is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Mark Eugene Schmidtke is one of 24,024 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Mark Eugene Schmidtke is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Mark Eugene Schmidtke

Where is Mark Eugene Schmidtke's law office located?
Mark Eugene Schmidtke's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Eugene Schmidtke handle?
Mark Eugene Schmidtke focuses on employment, ssd, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Mark Eugene Schmidtke practiced law?
Mark Eugene Schmidtke has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Mark Eugene Schmidtke go to law school?
Mark Eugene Schmidtke earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Mark Eugene Schmidtke for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Eugene Schmidtke directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Mark Eugene Schmidtke received?
Mark Eugene Schmidtke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1981
B.A.
Valparaiso University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Circuits
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
Admitted: 2016

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