Atty. Philip Joseph Schmidt

Atty. Philip Joseph Schmidt

Philip Joseph Schmidt is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, business litigation, estate litigation and 2 other areas of law. Philip received a B.S. degree from Xavier University, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Chicago Chicago 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Philip Joseph Schmidt at a glance

Philip Joseph Schmidt is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Philip J. Schmidt. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1971). Educated at University of Notre Dame J.D. (—) and Xavier University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Philip Joseph Schmidt is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, business litigation, estate litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Philip received a B.S. degree from Xavier University, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Philip practices at Philip J. Schmidt in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Philip Joseph Schmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Philip Joseph Schmidt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Philip Joseph Schmidt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Philip Joseph Schmidt is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Philip Joseph Schmidt is one of 454,532 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 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 Philip Joseph Schmidt

Where is Philip Joseph Schmidt's law office located?
Philip Joseph Schmidt's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Philip J. Schmidt. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Philip Joseph Schmidt handle?
Philip Joseph Schmidt focuses on personal injury, business, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Philip Joseph Schmidt practiced law?
Philip Joseph Schmidt has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Philip Joseph Schmidt go to law school?
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Education

University of Notre Dame J.D.
- In Progress
Xavier University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1971

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