Atty. Thomas W. Schmitt
Thomas W. Schmitt is a lawyer practicing real estate, family law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law.
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Thomas W. Schmitt is a Member based in Marengo, Illinois, practicing at The Law Firm of Thomas W. Schmitt & Jay K. Filler. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago Kent College of Law (J.D., 1975) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of McHenry County (Member, Board of Governors, 1981), Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Marengo, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas W. Schmitt is a lawyer practicing real estate, family law, municipal law and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Thomas practices at The Law Firm of Thomas W. Schmitt & Jay K. Filler in Marengo, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas W. Schmitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Thomas W. Schmitt is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Thomas W. Schmitt is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas W. Schmitt is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas W. Schmitt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Thomas W. Schmitt is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Illinois →
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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 Marengo 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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