Atty. William A. Schmitt

Atty. William A. Schmitt

William A. Schmitt is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, tort defense, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law.

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Profile Summary

About William A. Schmitt at a glance

William A. Schmitt is an Of Counsel based in Belleville, Illinois, practicing at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and appellate. Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1976) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Belleville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Schmitt is a lawyer practicing labor and employment law, tort defense, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • William A. received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1973, and has been licensed for 139 years
  • William A. practices at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. in Belleville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Schmitt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Schmitt 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.

William A. Schmitt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

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

William A. Schmitt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William A. Schmitt is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

William A. Schmitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

William A. Schmitt is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Belleville 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 William A. Schmitt

Where is William A. Schmitt's law office located?
William A. Schmitt's law practice is located in Belleville, Illinois. The firm is Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Schmitt handle?
William A. Schmitt focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did William A. Schmitt go to law school?
William A. Schmitt earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact William A. Schmitt for a consultation?
You can contact William A. Schmitt 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 William A. Schmitt received?
William A. Schmitt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1976
B.A.
Western Illinois University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

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